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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.25, 181.26 and 130.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.25, 181.26 and 130.35 is: 180.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.25 : 181.26 = 130.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.25/181.26 = 130.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.25x = 181.26 × 130.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.25x = 23,627.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,627.24/131.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.02

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