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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.93, 181.65 and 108.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.93, 181.65 and 108.54 is: 149.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.93 : 181.65 = 108.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.93/181.65 = 108.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.93x = 181.65 × 108.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.93x = 19,717.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,717.38/131.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.45

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