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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.76, 181.53 and 126.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.76, 181.53 and 126.90 is: 174.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.76 : 181.53 = 126.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.76/181.53 = 126.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.76x = 181.53 × 126.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.76x = 23,036.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,036.16/131.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.83

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