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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.61, 181.62 and 82.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.61, 181.62 and 82.51 is: 113.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.61 : 181.62 = 82.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.61/181.62 = 82.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.61x = 181.62 × 82.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.61x = 14,985.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,985.47/131.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.86

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