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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.84, 181.34 and 115.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.84, 181.34 and 115.48 is: 158.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.84 : 181.34 = 115.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.84/181.34 = 115.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.84x = 181.34 × 115.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.84x = 20,941.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,941.14/131.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.84

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