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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.93, 181.64 and 112.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.93, 181.64 and 112.22 is: 154.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.93 : 181.64 = 112.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.93/181.64 = 112.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.93x = 181.64 × 112.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.93x = 20,382.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,382.73/131.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.50

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