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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.10, 180.74 and 81.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.10, 180.74 and 81.95 is: 112.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.10 : 180.74 = 81.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.10/180.74 = 81.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.10x = 180.74 × 81.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.10x = 14,810.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,810.33/131.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.97

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