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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.78, 181.56 and 109.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.78, 181.56 and 109.88 is: 151.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.78 : 181.56 = 109.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.78/181.56 = 109.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.78x = 181.56 × 109.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.78x = 19,949.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,949.81/131.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.39

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