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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.52, 181.09 and 116.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.52, 181.09 and 116.74 is: 160.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.52 : 181.09 = 116.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.52/181.09 = 116.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.52x = 181.09 × 116.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.52x = 21,140.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,140.16/131.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.73

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