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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.96, 186.18 and 131

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.96, 186.18 and 131 is: 180.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.96 : 186.18 = 131 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.96/186.18 = 131/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.96x = 186.18 × 131
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.96x = 24,389.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,389.58/134.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.72

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