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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.86, 181.74 and 107.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.86, 181.74 and 107.26 is: 147.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.86 : 181.74 = 107.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.86/181.74 = 107.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.86x = 181.74 × 107.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.86x = 19,493.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,493.38/131.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.83

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