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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.15, 180.84 and 81.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.15, 180.84 and 81.97 is: 113.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.15 : 180.84 = 81.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.15/180.84 = 81.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.15x = 180.84 × 81.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.15x = 14,823.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,823.00/131.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.02

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