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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.08, 181.02 and 105.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.08, 181.02 and 105.40 is: 145.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.08 : 181.02 = 105.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.08/181.02 = 105.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.08x = 181.02 × 105.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.08x = 19,079.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,079.51/131.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.56

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