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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.88, 182.04 and 113.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.88, 182.04 and 113.49 is: 156.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.88 : 182.04 = 113.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.88/182.04 = 113.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.88x = 182.04 × 113.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.88x = 20,659.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,659.72/131.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.66

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