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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.60, 181.41 and 130.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.60, 181.41 and 130.76 is: 180.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.60 : 181.41 = 130.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.60/181.41 = 130.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.60x = 181.41 × 130.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.60x = 23,722.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,722.58/131.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.26

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