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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.93, 182.22 and 111.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.93, 182.22 and 111.38 is: 153.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.93 : 182.22 = 111.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.93/182.22 = 111.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.93x = 182.22 × 111.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.93x = 20,295.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,295.36/131.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.83

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