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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.27, 181.31 and 118.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.27, 181.31 and 118.98 is: 164.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.27 : 181.31 = 118.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.27/181.31 = 118.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.27x = 181.31 × 118.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.27x = 21,571.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,571.67/131.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.34

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