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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.70, 181.50 and 129.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.70, 181.50 and 129.36 is: 178.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.70 : 181.50 = 129.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.70/181.50 = 129.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.70x = 181.50 × 129.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.70x = 23,478.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,478.84/131.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.28

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