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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.23, 180.95 and 82.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.23, 180.95 and 82.02 is: 113.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.23 : 180.95 = 82.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.23/180.95 = 82.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.23x = 180.95 × 82.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.23x = 14,841.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,841.52/131.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.10

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