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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.13, 180.81 and 107.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.13, 180.81 and 107.74 is: 148.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.13 : 180.81 = 107.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.13/180.81 = 107.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.13x = 180.81 × 107.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.13x = 19,480.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,480.47/131.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.56

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