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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.96, 182.08 and 82.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.96, 182.08 and 82.84 is: 114.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.96 : 182.08 = 82.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.96/182.08 = 82.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.96x = 182.08 × 82.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.96x = 15,083.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,083.51/131.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.30

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