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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.22, 181.01 and 106.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.22, 181.01 and 106.63 is: 147.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.22 : 181.01 = 106.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.22/181.01 = 106.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.22x = 181.01 × 106.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.22x = 19,300.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,300.91/131.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.09

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