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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.28, 180.96 and 107.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.28, 180.96 and 107.93 is: 148.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.28 : 180.96 = 107.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.28/180.96 = 107.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.28x = 180.96 × 107.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.28x = 19,530.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,530.11/131.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.77

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