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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.90, 181.65 and 129.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.90, 181.65 and 129.07 is: 177.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.90 : 181.65 = 129.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.90/181.65 = 129.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.90x = 181.65 × 129.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.90x = 23,445.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,445.57/131.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.75

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