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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.02, 180.92 and 108.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.02, 180.92 and 108.88 is: 150.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.02 : 180.92 = 108.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.02/180.92 = 108.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.02x = 180.92 × 108.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.02x = 19,698.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,698.39/131.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.35

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