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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.31, 180.89 and 107.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.31, 180.89 and 107.92 is: 148.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.31 : 180.89 = 107.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.31/180.89 = 107.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.31x = 180.89 × 107.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.31x = 19,521.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,521.65/131.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.67

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