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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.88, 181.80 and 112.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.88, 181.80 and 112.44 is: 155.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.88 : 181.80 = 112.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.88/181.80 = 112.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.88x = 181.80 × 112.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.88x = 20,441.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,441.59/131.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.00

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