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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.21, 180.95 and 82.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.21, 180.95 and 82.09 is: 113.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.21 : 180.95 = 82.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.21/180.95 = 82.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.21x = 180.95 × 82.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.21x = 14,853.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,853.32/131.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.21

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