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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.88, 181.86 and 104.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.88, 181.86 and 104.28 is: 143.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.88 : 181.86 = 104.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.88/181.86 = 104.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.88x = 181.86 × 104.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.88x = 18,964.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,964.36/131.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.80

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