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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.81, 183.08 and 130.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.81, 183.08 and 130.79 is: 181.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.81 : 183.08 = 130.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.81/183.08 = 130.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.81x = 183.08 × 130.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.81x = 23,943.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,943.46/131.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.66

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