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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.95, 182.18 and 104.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.95, 182.18 and 104.45 is: 144.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.95 : 182.18 = 104.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.95/182.18 = 104.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.95x = 182.18 × 104.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.95x = 19,028.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,028.18/131.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.21

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