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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.70, 181.66 and 108.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.70, 181.66 and 108.47 is: 149.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.70 : 181.66 = 108.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.70/181.66 = 108.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.70x = 181.66 × 108.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.70x = 19,704.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,704.66/131.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.62

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