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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.64, 181.56 and 119.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.64, 181.56 and 119.28 is: 164.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.64 : 181.56 = 119.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.64/181.56 = 119.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.64x = 181.56 × 119.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.64x = 21,656.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,656.48/131.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.51

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