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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.52, 181.34 and 106.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.52, 181.34 and 106.92 is: 147.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.52 : 181.34 = 106.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.52/181.34 = 106.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.52x = 181.34 × 106.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.52x = 19,388.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,388.74/131.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.42

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