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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.13, 180.98 and 82.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.13, 180.98 and 82.03 is: 113.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.13 : 180.98 = 82.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.13/180.98 = 82.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.13x = 180.98 × 82.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.13x = 14,845.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,845.23/131.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.21

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