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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.79, 181.93 and 102.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.79, 181.93 and 102.22 is: 141.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.79 : 181.93 = 102.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.79/181.93 = 102.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.79x = 181.93 × 102.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.79x = 18,596.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,596.36/131.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.11

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