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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.76, 181.44 and 113.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.76, 181.44 and 113.31 is: 156.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.76 : 181.44 = 113.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.76/181.44 = 113.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.76x = 181.44 × 113.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.76x = 20,558.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,558.97/131.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.03

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