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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.79, 181.81 and 82.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.79, 181.81 and 82.58 is: 113.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.79 : 181.81 = 82.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.79/181.81 = 82.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.79x = 181.81 × 82.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.79x = 15,013.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,013.87/131.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.93

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