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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.79, 181.96 and 104.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.79, 181.96 and 104.08 is: 143.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.79 : 181.96 = 104.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.79/181.96 = 104.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.79x = 181.96 × 104.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.79x = 18,937.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,937.66/131.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.69

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