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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.79, 181.77 and 125.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.79, 181.77 and 125.98 is: 173.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.79 : 181.77 = 125.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.79/181.77 = 125.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.79x = 181.77 × 125.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.79x = 22,898.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,898.93/131.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.75

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