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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.40, 181.36 and 116.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.40, 181.36 and 116.76 is: 161.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.40 : 181.36 = 116.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.40/181.36 = 116.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.40x = 181.36 × 116.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.40x = 21,175.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,175.59/131.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.15

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