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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.22, 181.10 and 106.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.22, 181.10 and 106.58 is: 147.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.22 : 181.10 = 106.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.22/181.10 = 106.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.22x = 181.10 × 106.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.22x = 19,302.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,302.36/131.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.10

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