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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.47, 181.44 and 113.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.47, 181.44 and 113.11 is: 156.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.47 : 181.44 = 113.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.47/181.44 = 113.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.47x = 181.44 × 113.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.47x = 20,522.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,522.68/131.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.10

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