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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.40, 180.92 and 111.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.40, 180.92 and 111.69 is: 153.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.40 : 180.92 = 111.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.40/180.92 = 111.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.40x = 180.92 × 111.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.40x = 20,206.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,206.40/131.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.78

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