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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.19, 181.29 and 105.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.19, 181.29 and 105.09 is: 145.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.19 : 181.29 = 105.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.19/181.29 = 105.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.19x = 181.29 × 105.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.19x = 19,051.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,051.77/131.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.22

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