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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.30, 181.39 and 111.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.30, 181.39 and 111.83 is: 154.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.30 : 181.39 = 111.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.30/181.39 = 111.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.30x = 181.39 × 111.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.30x = 20,284.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,284.84/131.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.49

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