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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.20, 181.03 and 102.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.20, 181.03 and 102.31 is: 141.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.20 : 181.03 = 102.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.20/181.03 = 102.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.20x = 181.03 × 102.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.20x = 18,521.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,521.18/131.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.17

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