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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.35, 181.32 and 82.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.35, 181.32 and 82.24 is: 113.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.35 : 181.32 = 82.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.35/181.32 = 82.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.35x = 181.32 × 82.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.35x = 14,911.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,911.35/131.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.52

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