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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.39, 181.12 and 108.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.39, 181.12 and 108.03 is: 148.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.39 : 181.12 = 108.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.39/181.12 = 108.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.39x = 181.12 × 108.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.39x = 19,566.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,566.39/131.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.92

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