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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.40, 180.90 and 119.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.40, 180.90 and 119.25 is: 164.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.40 : 180.90 = 119.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.40/180.90 = 119.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.40x = 180.90 × 119.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.40x = 21,572.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,572.33/131.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.17

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