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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.79, 182.06 and 115.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.79, 182.06 and 115.39 is: 159.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.79 : 182.06 = 115.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.79/182.06 = 115.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.79x = 182.06 × 115.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.79x = 21,007.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,007.90/131.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.40

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