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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.16, 181.08 and 82.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.16, 181.08 and 82.08 is: 113.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.16 : 181.08 = 82.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.16/181.08 = 82.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.16x = 181.08 × 82.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.16x = 14,863.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,863.05/131.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.32

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