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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.46, 181.54 and 113.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.46, 181.54 and 113.89 is: 157.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.46 : 181.54 = 113.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.46/181.54 = 113.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.46x = 181.54 × 113.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.46x = 20,674.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,674.68/131.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.28

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