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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.44, 181.42 and 131

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.44, 181.42 and 131 is: 179.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.44 : 181.42 = 131 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.44/181.42 = 131/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.44x = 181.42 × 131
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.44x = 23,766.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,766.02/132.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.45

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