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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.92, 182.04 and 104.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.92, 182.04 and 104.26 is: 143.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.92 : 182.04 = 104.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.92/182.04 = 104.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.92x = 182.04 × 104.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.92x = 18,979.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,979.49/131.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.87

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