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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.62, 181.47 and 106.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.62, 181.47 and 106.99 is: 147.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.62 : 181.47 = 106.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.62/181.47 = 106.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.62x = 181.47 × 106.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.62x = 19,415.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,415.48/131.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.51

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