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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.34, 181.06 and 106.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.34, 181.06 and 106.77 is: 147.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.34 : 181.06 = 106.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.34/181.06 = 106.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.34x = 181.06 × 106.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.34x = 19,331.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,331.78/131.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.19

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