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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.06, 180.94 and 102.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.06, 180.94 and 102.02 is: 140.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.06 : 180.94 = 102.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.06/180.94 = 102.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.06x = 180.94 × 102.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.06x = 18,459.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,459.50/131.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.85

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