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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.78, 181.88 and 82.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.78, 181.88 and 82.68 is: 114.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.78 : 181.88 = 82.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.78/181.88 = 82.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.78x = 181.88 × 82.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.78x = 15,036.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,036.52/131.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.10

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