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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.24, 181.04 and 83.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.24, 181.04 and 83.96 is: 115.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.24 : 181.04 = 83.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.24/181.04 = 83.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.24x = 181.04 × 83.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.24x = 15,200.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,200.12/131.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.82

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