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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.84, 182.04 and 102.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.84, 182.04 and 102.80 is: 141.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.84 : 182.04 = 102.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.84/182.04 = 102.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.84x = 182.04 × 102.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.84x = 18,713.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,713.71/131.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.94

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