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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.94, 182.24 and 107.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.94, 182.24 and 107.48 is: 148.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.94 : 182.24 = 107.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.94/182.24 = 107.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.94x = 182.24 × 107.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.94x = 19,585.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,585.71/131.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.44

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