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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.82, 181.94 and 85.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.82, 181.94 and 85.16 is: 117.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.82 : 181.94 = 85.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.82/181.94 = 85.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.82x = 181.94 × 85.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.82x = 15,492.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,492.67/131.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.53

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