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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.87, 182.14 and 105.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.87, 182.14 and 105.71 is: 146.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.87 : 182.14 = 105.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.87/182.14 = 105.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.87x = 182.14 × 105.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.87x = 19,254.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,254.21/131.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.01

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