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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.40, 181.42 and 117.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.40, 181.42 and 117.54 is: 162.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.40 : 181.42 = 117.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.40/181.42 = 117.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.40x = 181.42 × 117.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.40x = 21,324.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,324.11/131.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.28

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