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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.16, 181.26 and 105.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.16, 181.26 and 105.24 is: 145.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.16 : 181.26 = 105.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.16/181.26 = 105.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.16x = 181.26 × 105.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.16x = 19,075.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,075.80/131.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.44

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