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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.52, 181.53 and 104.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.52, 181.53 and 104.07 is: 143.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.52 : 181.53 = 104.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.52/181.53 = 104.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.52x = 181.53 × 104.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.52x = 18,891.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,891.83/131.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.64

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