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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.18, 180.19 and 109.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.18, 180.19 and 109.22 is: 150.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.18 : 180.19 = 109.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.18/180.19 = 109.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.18x = 180.19 × 109.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.18x = 19,680.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,680.35/131.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.03

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