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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.65, 181.51 and 110.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.65, 181.51 and 110.59 is: 152.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.65 : 181.51 = 110.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.65/181.51 = 110.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.65x = 181.51 × 110.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.65x = 20,072.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,072.46/131.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.47

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