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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.99, 181.75 and 104.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.99, 181.75 and 104.27 is: 143.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.99 : 181.75 = 104.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.99/181.75 = 104.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.99x = 181.75 × 104.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.99x = 18,951.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,951.66/131.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.58

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