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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.30, 181.11 and 102.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.30, 181.11 and 102.26 is: 141.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.30 : 181.11 = 102.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.30/181.11 = 102.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.30x = 181.11 × 102.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.30x = 18,520.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,520.31/131.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.05

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