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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.70, 181.84 and 85.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.70, 181.84 and 85.14 is: 117.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.70 : 181.84 = 85.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.70/181.84 = 85.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.70x = 181.84 × 85.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.70x = 15,481.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,481.86/131.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.55

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