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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.19, 180.98 and 81.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.19, 180.98 and 81.38 is: 112.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.19 : 180.98 = 81.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.19/180.98 = 81.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.19x = 180.98 × 81.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.19x = 14,728.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,728.50/131.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.27

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