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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.58, 181.66 and 82.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.58, 181.66 and 82.50 is: 113.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.58 : 181.66 = 82.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.58/181.66 = 82.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.58x = 181.66 × 82.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.58x = 14,986.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,986.95/131.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.90

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