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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.07, 180.96 and 81.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.07, 180.96 and 81.99 is: 113.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.07 : 180.96 = 81.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.07/180.96 = 81.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.07x = 180.96 × 81.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.07x = 14,836.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,836.91/131.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.20

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