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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.85, 181.76 and 107.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.85, 181.76 and 107.28 is: 147.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.85 : 181.76 = 107.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.85/181.76 = 107.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.85x = 181.76 × 107.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.85x = 19,497.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,497.77/131.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.88

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