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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.76, 180.90 and 118.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.76, 180.90 and 118.80 is: 163.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.76 : 180.90 = 118.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.76/180.90 = 118.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.76x = 180.90 × 118.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.76x = 21,490.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,490.92/131.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.11

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