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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.04, 180.68 and 112.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.04, 180.68 and 112.34 is: 154.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.04 : 180.68 = 112.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.04/180.68 = 112.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.04x = 180.68 × 112.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.04x = 20,297.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,297.10/131.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.89

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