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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.21, 180.90 and 112.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.21, 180.90 and 112.53 is: 155.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.21 : 180.90 = 112.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.21/180.90 = 112.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.21x = 180.90 × 112.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.21x = 20,356.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,356.68/131.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.15

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