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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131, 180.94 and 109.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131, 180.94 and 109.40 is: 151.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131 : 180.94 = 109.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131/180.94 = 109.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131x = 180.94 × 109.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131x = 19,794.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,794.84/131
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.11

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