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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.80, 181.64 and 104.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.80, 181.64 and 104.14 is: 143.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.80 : 181.64 = 104.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.80/181.64 = 104.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.80x = 181.64 × 104.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.80x = 18,915.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,915.99/131.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.52

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