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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.36, 181.48 and 105.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.36, 181.48 and 105.44 is: 145.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.36 : 181.48 = 105.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.36/181.48 = 105.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.36x = 181.48 × 105.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.36x = 19,135.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,135.25/131.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.67

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