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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.67, 181.49 and 107.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.67, 181.49 and 107.07 is: 147.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.67 : 181.49 = 107.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.67/181.49 = 107.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.67x = 181.49 × 107.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.67x = 19,431.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,431.60/131.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.58

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