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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.22, 181.17 and 118.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.22, 181.17 and 118.07 is: 163.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.22 : 181.17 = 118.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.22/181.17 = 118.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.22x = 181.17 × 118.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.22x = 21,390.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,390.74/131.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.01

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