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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.58, 181.08 and 103.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.58, 181.08 and 103.86 is: 142.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.58 : 181.08 = 103.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.58/181.08 = 103.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.58x = 181.08 × 103.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.58x = 18,806.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,806.97/131.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.93

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