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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.96, 181.04 and 103.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.96, 181.04 and 103.52 is: 143.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.96 : 181.04 = 103.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.96/181.04 = 103.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.96x = 181.04 × 103.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.96x = 18,741.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,741.26/130.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.11

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