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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.99, 182.18 and 85.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.99, 182.18 and 85.42 is: 117.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.99 : 182.18 = 85.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.99/182.18 = 85.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.99x = 182.18 × 85.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.99x = 15,561.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,561.57/131.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.90

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