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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.82, 181.70 and 117.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.82, 181.70 and 117.96 is: 162.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.82 : 181.70 = 117.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.82/181.70 = 117.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.82x = 181.70 × 117.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.82x = 21,433.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,433.33/131.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.60

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