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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.08, 180.34 and 118.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.08, 180.34 and 118.60 is: 163.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.08 : 180.34 = 118.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.08/180.34 = 118.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.08x = 180.34 × 118.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.08x = 21,388.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,388.32/131.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.17

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