Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.80, 185 and 131.80
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 131.80, 185 and 131.80 is: 185
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
131.80 : 185 = 131.80 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
131.80/185 = 131.80/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
131.80x = 185 × 131.80 - Step 4: Simplify right side
131.80x = 24,383.00 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,383.00/131.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 185
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