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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.01, 180.36 and 113.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.01, 180.36 and 113.76 is: 156.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.01 : 180.36 = 113.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.01/180.36 = 113.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.01x = 180.36 × 113.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.01x = 20,517.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,517.75/131.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.61

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