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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.06, 180.76 and 84.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.06, 180.76 and 84.44 is: 116.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.06 : 180.76 = 84.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.06/180.76 = 84.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.06x = 180.76 × 84.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.06x = 15,262.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,262.95/131.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.46

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