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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.15, 180.18 and 106.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.15, 180.18 and 106.51 is: 146.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.15 : 180.18 = 106.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.15/180.18 = 106.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.15x = 180.18 × 106.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.15x = 19,190.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,190.97/131.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.33

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