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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.54, 181.50 and 84.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.54, 181.50 and 84.84 is: 117.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.54 : 181.50 = 84.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.54/181.50 = 84.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.54x = 181.50 × 84.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.54x = 15,398.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,398.46/131.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.06

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