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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.91, 181.94 and 114.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.91, 181.94 and 114.40 is: 157.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.91 : 181.94 = 114.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.91/181.94 = 114.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.91x = 181.94 × 114.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.91x = 20,813.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,813.29/131.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.78

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