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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.49, 181.50 and 110.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.49, 181.50 and 110.76 is: 152.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.49 : 181.50 = 110.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.49/181.50 = 110.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.49x = 181.50 × 110.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.49x = 20,102.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,102.94/131.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.89

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