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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.97, 182.02 and 85.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.97, 182.02 and 85.35 is: 117.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.97 : 182.02 = 85.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.97/182.02 = 85.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.97x = 182.02 × 85.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.97x = 15,535.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,535.60/131.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.72

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