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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.53, 181.51 and 84.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.53, 181.51 and 84.89 is: 117.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.53 : 181.51 = 84.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.53/181.51 = 84.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.53x = 181.51 × 84.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.53x = 15,407.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,407.05/131.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.14

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