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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.20, 181.13 and 84.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.20, 181.13 and 84.59 is: 116.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.20 : 181.13 = 84.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.20/181.13 = 84.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.20x = 181.13 × 84.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.20x = 15,321.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,321.79/131.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.78

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