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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.77, 182.28 and 109.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.77, 182.28 and 109.90 is: 152.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.77 : 182.28 = 109.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.77/182.28 = 109.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.77x = 182.28 × 109.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.77x = 20,032.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,032.57/131.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.03

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