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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.31, 180.99 and 119.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.31, 180.99 and 119.07 is: 164.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.31 : 180.99 = 119.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.31/180.99 = 119.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.31x = 180.99 × 119.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.31x = 21,550.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,550.48/131.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.12

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