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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.96, 182.20 and 85.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.96, 182.20 and 85.40 is: 117.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.96 : 182.20 = 85.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.96/182.20 = 85.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.96x = 182.20 × 85.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.96x = 15,559.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,559.88/131.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.91

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