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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.67, 181.88 and 114.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.67, 181.88 and 114.41 is: 158.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.67 : 181.88 = 114.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.67/181.88 = 114.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.67x = 181.88 × 114.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.67x = 20,809.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,809.63/131.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.04

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