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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.67, 181.93 and 108.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.67, 181.93 and 108.34 is: 149.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.67 : 181.93 = 108.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.67/181.93 = 108.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.67x = 181.93 × 108.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.67x = 19,709.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,709.57/131.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.69

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