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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.37, 180.87 and 115.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.37, 180.87 and 115.88 is: 159.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.37 : 180.87 = 115.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.37/180.87 = 115.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.37x = 180.87 × 115.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.37x = 20,958.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,958.31/131.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.54

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