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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.52, 181.26 and 105.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.52, 181.26 and 105.60 is: 145.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.52 : 181.26 = 105.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.52/181.26 = 105.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.52x = 181.26 × 105.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.52x = 19,141.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,141.06/131.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.54

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