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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.57, 181.16 and 116.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.57, 181.16 and 116.60 is: 160.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.57 : 181.16 = 116.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.57/181.16 = 116.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.57x = 181.16 × 116.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.57x = 21,122.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,122.51/131.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.55

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