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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.55, 181.46 and 84.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.55, 181.46 and 84.83 is: 117.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.55 : 181.46 = 84.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.55/181.46 = 84.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.55x = 181.46 × 84.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.55x = 15,392.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,392.83/131.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.02

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