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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.19, 181.13 and 114.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.19, 181.13 and 114.78 is: 158.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.19 : 181.13 = 114.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.19/181.13 = 114.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.19x = 181.13 × 114.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.19x = 20,789.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,789.53/131.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.47

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