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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.42, 181.54 and 114.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.42, 181.54 and 114.16 is: 157.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.42 : 181.54 = 114.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.42/181.54 = 114.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.42x = 181.54 × 114.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.42x = 20,724.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,724.85/131.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.70

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