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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.68, 181.62 and 100.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.68, 181.62 and 100.54 is: 138.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.68 : 181.62 = 100.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.68/181.62 = 100.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.68x = 181.62 × 100.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.68x = 18,260.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,260.07/131.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.67

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