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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.18, 180.90 and 103.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.18, 180.90 and 103.50 is: 142.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.18 : 180.90 = 103.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.18/180.90 = 103.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.18x = 180.90 × 103.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.18x = 18,723.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,723.15/131.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.73

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