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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.97, 181.57 and 128.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.97, 181.57 and 128.90 is: 177.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.97 : 181.57 = 128.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.97/181.57 = 128.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.97x = 181.57 × 128.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.97x = 23,403.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,403.47/131.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.35

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