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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.80 : 185 = 131.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.80/185 = 131.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.80x = 185 × 131.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.80x = 24,383.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,383.00/131.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185

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