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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.40, 181.14 and 108.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.40, 181.14 and 108.12 is: 149.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.40 : 181.14 = 108.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.40/181.14 = 108.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.40x = 181.14 × 108.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.40x = 19,584.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,584.86/131.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.05

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