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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.82, 181.80 and 113.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.82, 181.80 and 113.64 is: 156.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.82 : 181.80 = 113.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.82/181.80 = 113.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.82x = 181.80 × 113.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.82x = 20,659.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,659.75/131.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.73

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