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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.16, 180.24 and 116.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.16, 180.24 and 116.58 is: 160.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.16 : 180.24 = 116.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.16/180.24 = 116.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.16x = 180.24 × 116.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.16x = 21,012.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,012.38/131.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.20

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