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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.20, 180.95 and 110.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.20, 180.95 and 110.44 is: 152.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.20 : 180.95 = 110.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.20/180.95 = 110.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.20x = 180.95 × 110.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.20x = 19,983.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,983.94/131.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.32

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