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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.94, 180.96 and 126.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.94, 180.96 and 126.10 is: 172.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.94 : 180.96 = 126.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.94/180.96 = 126.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.94x = 180.96 × 126.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.94x = 22,819.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,819.06/131.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.95

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