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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.22, 180.68 and 113.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.22, 180.68 and 113.70 is: 156.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.22 : 180.68 = 113.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.22/180.68 = 113.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.22x = 180.68 × 113.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.22x = 20,543.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,543.32/131.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.56

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