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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.12, 180.89 and 84.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.12, 180.89 and 84.48 is: 116.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.12 : 180.89 = 84.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.12/180.89 = 84.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.12x = 180.89 × 84.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.12x = 15,281.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,281.16/131.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.55

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