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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.72, 181.56 and 105.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.72, 181.56 and 105.45 is: 145.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.72 : 181.56 = 105.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.72/181.56 = 105.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.72x = 181.56 × 105.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.72x = 19,145.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,145.90/131.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.35

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