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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.18, 180.63 and 103.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.18, 180.63 and 103.46 is: 142.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.18 : 180.63 = 103.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.18/180.63 = 103.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.18x = 180.63 × 103.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.18x = 18,687.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,687.98/131.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.46

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