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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.37, 180.99 and 108.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.37, 180.99 and 108.06 is: 148.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.37 : 180.99 = 108.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.37/180.99 = 108.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.37x = 180.99 × 108.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.37x = 19,557.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,557.78/131.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.88

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