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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.96, 182.04 and 105.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.96, 182.04 and 105.86 is: 146.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.96 : 182.04 = 105.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.96/182.04 = 105.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.96x = 182.04 × 105.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.96x = 19,270.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,270.75/131.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.03

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