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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.08, 180.82 and 81.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.08, 180.82 and 81.95 is: 113.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.08 : 180.82 = 81.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.08/180.82 = 81.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.08x = 180.82 × 81.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.08x = 14,818.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,818.20/131.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.05

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