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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.83, 181.58 and 111.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.83, 181.58 and 111.22 is: 153.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.83 : 181.58 = 111.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.83/181.58 = 111.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.83x = 181.58 × 111.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.83x = 20,194.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,194.32/131.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.19

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