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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.52, 181.61 and 109.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.52, 181.61 and 109.37 is: 151.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.52 : 181.61 = 109.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.52/181.61 = 109.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.52x = 181.61 × 109.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.52x = 19,862.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,862.69/131.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.02

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