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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.89, 182.07 and 82.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.89, 182.07 and 82.79 is: 114.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.89 : 182.07 = 82.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.89/182.07 = 82.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.89x = 182.07 × 82.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.89x = 15,073.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,073.16/131.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.29

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