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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.38, 180.89 and 119.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.38, 180.89 and 119.23 is: 164.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.38 : 180.89 = 119.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.38/180.89 = 119.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.38x = 180.89 × 119.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.38x = 21,566.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,566.91/131.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.16

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