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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.90, 181.77 and 114.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.90, 181.77 and 114.62 is: 157.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.90 : 181.77 = 114.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.90/181.77 = 114.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.90x = 181.77 × 114.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.90x = 20,834.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,834.48/131.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.96

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