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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.96, 181.90 and 116.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.96, 181.90 and 116.32 is: 160.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.96 : 181.90 = 116.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.96/181.90 = 116.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.96x = 181.90 × 116.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.96x = 21,158.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,158.61/131.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.34

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