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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.90, 182.08 and 82.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.90, 182.08 and 82.82 is: 114.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.90 : 182.08 = 82.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.90/182.08 = 82.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.90x = 182.08 × 82.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.90x = 15,080.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,080.42/131.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.34

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