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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.91, 182.01 and 125.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.91, 182.01 and 125.61 is: 173.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.91 : 182.01 = 125.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.91/182.01 = 125.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.91x = 182.01 × 125.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.91x = 22,862.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,862.28/131.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.32

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