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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.89, 182.24 and 108.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.89, 182.24 and 108.54 is: 149.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.89 : 182.24 = 108.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.89/182.24 = 108.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.89x = 182.24 × 108.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.89x = 19,780.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,780.33/131.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.98

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