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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.84, 181.98 and 116.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.84, 181.98 and 116.44 is: 160.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.84 : 181.98 = 116.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.84/181.98 = 116.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.84x = 181.98 × 116.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.84x = 21,189.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,189.75/131.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.72

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