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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.90, 182.22 and 104.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.90, 182.22 and 104.18 is: 143.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.90 : 182.22 = 104.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.90/182.22 = 104.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.90x = 182.22 × 104.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.90x = 18,983.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,983.68/131.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.92

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