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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.27, 180.93 and 103.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.27, 180.93 and 103.59 is: 142.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.27 : 180.93 = 103.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.27/180.93 = 103.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.27x = 180.93 × 103.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.27x = 18,742.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,742.54/131.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.78

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