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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.14, 180.90 and 84.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.14, 180.90 and 84.43 is: 116.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.14 : 180.90 = 84.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.14/180.90 = 84.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.14x = 180.90 × 84.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.14x = 15,272.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,272.48/131.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.46

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