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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.88, 182.24 and 115.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.88, 182.24 and 115.68 is: 159.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.88 : 182.24 = 115.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.88/182.24 = 115.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.88x = 182.24 × 115.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.88x = 21,081.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,081.52/131.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.85

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