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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.86, 181.92 and 121.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.86, 181.92 and 121.51 is: 167.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.86 : 181.92 = 121.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.86/181.92 = 121.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.86x = 181.92 × 121.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.86x = 22,105.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,105.10/131.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.64

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