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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.21, 181.15 and 106.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.21, 181.15 and 106.71 is: 147.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.21 : 181.15 = 106.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.21/181.15 = 106.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.21x = 181.15 × 106.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.21x = 19,330.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,330.17/131.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.32

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