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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.26, 180.18 and 118.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.26, 180.18 and 118.30 is: 162.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.26 : 180.18 = 118.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.26/180.18 = 118.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.26x = 180.18 × 118.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.26x = 21,315.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,315.29/131.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.39

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