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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.88, 182 and 80.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.88, 182 and 80.12 is: 110.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.88 : 182 = 80.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.88/182 = 80.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.88x = 182 × 80.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.88x = 14,581.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,581.84/131.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.57

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