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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.75, 181.86 and 102.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.75, 181.86 and 102.59 is: 141.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.75 : 181.86 = 102.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.75/181.86 = 102.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.75x = 181.86 × 102.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.75x = 18,657.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,657.02/131.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.61

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