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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.88, 182.12 and 104.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.88, 182.12 and 104.32 is: 144.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.88 : 182.12 = 104.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.88/182.12 = 104.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.88x = 182.12 × 104.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.88x = 18,998.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,998.76/131.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.06

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