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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.49, 181.59 and 104.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.49, 181.59 and 104.06 is: 143.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.49 : 181.59 = 104.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.49/181.59 = 104.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.49x = 181.59 × 104.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.49x = 18,896.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,896.03/131.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.71

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