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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.84, 181.76 and 113.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.84, 181.76 and 113.61 is: 156.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.84 : 181.76 = 113.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.84/181.76 = 113.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.84x = 181.76 × 113.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.84x = 20,649.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,649.47/131.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.63

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