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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.50, 181.54 and 105.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.50, 181.54 and 105.22 is: 145.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.50 : 181.54 = 105.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.50/181.54 = 105.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.50x = 181.54 × 105.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.50x = 19,101.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,101.64/131.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.26

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