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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.02, 180.90 and 108.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.02, 180.90 and 108.76 is: 150.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.02 : 180.90 = 108.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.02/180.90 = 108.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.02x = 180.90 × 108.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.02x = 19,674.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,674.68/131.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.17

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