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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.48, 181.62 and 103.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.48, 181.62 and 103.88 is: 143.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.48 : 181.62 = 103.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.48/181.62 = 103.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.48x = 181.62 × 103.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.48x = 18,866.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,866.69/131.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.49

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