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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131, 180.74 and 75.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131, 180.74 and 75.74 is: 104.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131 : 180.74 = 75.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131/180.74 = 75.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131x = 180.74 × 75.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131x = 13,689.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,689.25/131
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.50

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