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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.83, 181.94 and 80.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.83, 181.94 and 80.08 is: 110.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.83 : 181.94 = 80.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.83/181.94 = 80.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.83x = 181.94 × 80.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.83x = 14,569.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,569.50/131.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.52

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