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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.14, 181.02 and 118.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.14, 181.02 and 118.81 is: 164.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.14 : 181.02 = 118.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.14/181.02 = 118.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.14x = 181.02 × 118.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.14x = 21,506.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,506.99/131.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.00

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