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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.93, 182.13 and 82.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.93, 182.13 and 82.92 is: 114.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.93 : 182.13 = 82.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.93/182.13 = 82.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.93x = 182.13 × 82.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.93x = 15,102.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,102.22/131.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.48

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