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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.24, 180.96 and 106.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.24, 180.96 and 106.61 is: 146.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.24 : 180.96 = 106.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.24/180.96 = 106.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.24x = 180.96 × 106.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.24x = 19,291.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,291.24/131.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.99

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