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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.68, 181.54 and 111.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.68, 181.54 and 111.93 is: 154.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.68 : 181.54 = 111.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.68/181.54 = 111.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.68x = 181.54 × 111.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.68x = 20,319.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,319.77/131.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.31

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