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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.10, 180.99 and 104.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.10, 180.99 and 104.85 is: 144.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.10 : 180.99 = 104.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.10/180.99 = 104.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.10x = 180.99 × 104.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.10x = 18,976.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,976.80/131.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.75

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