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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.33, 181.18 and 82.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.33, 181.18 and 82.19 is: 113.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.33 : 181.18 = 82.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.33/181.18 = 82.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.33x = 181.18 × 82.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.33x = 14,891.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,891.18/131.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.39

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