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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.94, 181.67 and 112.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.94, 181.67 and 112.23 is: 154.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.94 : 181.67 = 112.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.94/181.67 = 112.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.94x = 181.67 × 112.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.94x = 20,388.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,388.82/131.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.53

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