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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.68, 181.84 and 124.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.68, 181.84 and 124.86 is: 172.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.68 : 181.84 = 124.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.68/181.84 = 124.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.68x = 181.84 × 124.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.68x = 22,704.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,704.54/131.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.42

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