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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.84, 181.89 and 82.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.84, 181.89 and 82.72 is: 114.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.84 : 181.89 = 82.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.84/181.89 = 82.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.84x = 181.89 × 82.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.84x = 15,045.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,045.49/131.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.12

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