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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.18, 180.79 and 116.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.18, 180.79 and 116.09 is: 159.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.18 : 180.79 = 116.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.18/180.79 = 116.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.18x = 180.79 × 116.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.18x = 20,986.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,986.72/131.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.99

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