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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.42, 181.13 and 116.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.42, 181.13 and 116.34 is: 160.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.42 : 181.13 = 116.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.42/181.13 = 116.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.42x = 181.13 × 116.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.42x = 21,071.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,071.76/131.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.34

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