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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.36, 181.46 and 130.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.36, 181.46 and 130.45 is: 180.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.36 : 181.46 = 130.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.36/181.46 = 130.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.36x = 181.46 × 130.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.36x = 23,670.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,670.80/131.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.20

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