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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.95, 182.25 and 116.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.95, 182.25 and 116.46 is: 160.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.95 : 182.25 = 116.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.95/182.25 = 116.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.95x = 182.25 × 116.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.95x = 21,224.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,224.84/131.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.86

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