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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.63, 181.46 and 109.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.63, 181.46 and 109.76 is: 151.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.63 : 181.46 = 109.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.63/181.46 = 109.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.63x = 181.46 × 109.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.63x = 19,917.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,917.78/131.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.31

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