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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.76, 181.60 and 118.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.76, 181.60 and 118.72 is: 163.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.76 : 181.60 = 118.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.76/181.60 = 118.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.76x = 181.60 × 118.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.76x = 21,559.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,559.55/131.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.63

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