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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.34, 181.16 and 82.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.34, 181.16 and 82.20 is: 113.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.34 : 181.16 = 82.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.34/181.16 = 82.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.34x = 181.16 × 82.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.34x = 14,891.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,891.35/131.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.38

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