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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.58, 181.17 and 105.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.58, 181.17 and 105.29 is: 144.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.58 : 181.17 = 105.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.58/181.17 = 105.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.58x = 181.17 × 105.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.58x = 19,074.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,074.48/131.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.96

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