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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.59, 181.47 and 102.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.59, 181.47 and 102.04 is: 140.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.59 : 181.47 = 102.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.59/181.47 = 102.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.59x = 181.47 × 102.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.59x = 18,518.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,518.15/131.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.72

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