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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.46, 181.30 and 108.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.46, 181.30 and 108.10 is: 149.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.46 : 181.30 = 108.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.46/181.30 = 108.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.46x = 181.30 × 108.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.46x = 19,598.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,598.53/131.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.08

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