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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.14, 181.05 and 84.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.14, 181.05 and 84.53 is: 116.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.14 : 181.05 = 84.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.14/181.05 = 84.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.14x = 181.05 × 84.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.14x = 15,304.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,304.16/131.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.70

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