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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.18, 181 and 82.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.18, 181 and 82.03 is: 113.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.18 : 181 = 82.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.18/181 = 82.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.18x = 181 × 82.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.18x = 14,847.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,847.43/131.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.18

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