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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131, 180.93 and 106.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131, 180.93 and 106.61 is: 147.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131 : 180.93 = 106.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131/180.93 = 106.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131x = 180.93 × 106.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131x = 19,288.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,288.95/131
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.24

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