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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.58, 181.46 and 102.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.58, 181.46 and 102.08 is: 140.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.58 : 181.46 = 102.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.58/181.46 = 102.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.58x = 181.46 × 102.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.58x = 18,524.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,524.15/131.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.78

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