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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.74, 181.86 and 97.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.74, 181.86 and 97.05 is: 133.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.74 : 181.86 = 97.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.74/181.86 = 97.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.74x = 181.86 × 97.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.74x = 17,649.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,649.06/131.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.97

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