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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.14, 180.98 and 86.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.14, 180.98 and 86.83 is: 119.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.14 : 180.98 = 86.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.14/180.98 = 86.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.14x = 180.98 × 86.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.14x = 15,713.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,713.15/131.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.82

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