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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.92, 182.08 and 85.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.92, 182.08 and 85.28 is: 117.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.92 : 182.08 = 85.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.92/182.08 = 85.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.92x = 182.08 × 85.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.92x = 15,527.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,527.78/131.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.71

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