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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.98, 182.02 and 110.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.98, 182.02 and 110.12 is: 151.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.98 : 182.02 = 110.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.98/182.02 = 110.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.98x = 182.02 × 110.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.98x = 20,044.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,044.04/131.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.87

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