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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.68, 181.55 and 109.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.68, 181.55 and 109.57 is: 151.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.68 : 181.55 = 109.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.68/181.55 = 109.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.68x = 181.55 × 109.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.68x = 19,892.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,892.43/131.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.07

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