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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.68, 181.68 and 120.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.68, 181.68 and 120.32 is: 166.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.68 : 181.68 = 120.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.68/181.68 = 120.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.68x = 181.68 × 120.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.68x = 21,859.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,859.74/131.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.01

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