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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.01, 180.72 and 110.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.01, 180.72 and 110.57 is: 152.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.01 : 180.72 = 110.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.01/180.72 = 110.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.01x = 180.72 × 110.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.01x = 19,981.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,981.31/131.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.52

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