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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.26, 181.26 and 130.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.26, 181.26 and 130.36 is: 180.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.26 : 181.26 = 130.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.26/181.26 = 130.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.26x = 181.26 × 130.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.26x = 23,629.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,629.05/131.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.02

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