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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.32, 180.96 and 110.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.32, 180.96 and 110.56 is: 152.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.32 : 180.96 = 110.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.32/180.96 = 110.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.32x = 180.96 × 110.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.32x = 20,006.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,006.94/131.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.35

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