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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.96, 182.24 and 130.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.96, 182.24 and 130.25 is: 179.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.96 : 182.24 = 130.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.96/182.24 = 130.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.96x = 182.24 × 130.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.96x = 23,735.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,735.20/131.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.87

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