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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.81, 181.97 and 82.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.81, 181.97 and 82.77 is: 114.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.81 : 181.97 = 82.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.81/181.97 = 82.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.81x = 181.97 × 82.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.81x = 15,061.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,061.24/131.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.27

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