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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.11, 180.78 and 107.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.11, 180.78 and 107.71 is: 148.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.11 : 180.78 = 107.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.11/180.78 = 107.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.11x = 180.78 × 107.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.11x = 19,471.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,471.81/131.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.52

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