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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.25, 180.93 and 107.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.25, 180.93 and 107.88 is: 148.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.25 : 180.93 = 107.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.25/180.93 = 107.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.25x = 180.93 × 107.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.25x = 19,518.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,518.73/131.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.71

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