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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.44, 181.55 and 106.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.44, 181.55 and 106.98 is: 147.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.44 : 181.55 = 106.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.44/181.55 = 106.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.44x = 181.55 × 106.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.44x = 19,422.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,422.22/131.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.76

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