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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.96, 180.94 and 129.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.96, 180.94 and 129.08 is: 176.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.96 : 180.94 = 129.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.96/180.94 = 129.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.96x = 180.94 × 129.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.96x = 23,355.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,355.74/131.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.99

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