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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.72, 181.70 and 102.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.72, 181.70 and 102.20 is: 140.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.72 : 181.70 = 102.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.72/181.70 = 102.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.72x = 181.70 × 102.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.72x = 18,569.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,569.74/131.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.98

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