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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.04, 180.71 and 96.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.04, 180.71 and 96.10 is: 132.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.04 : 180.71 = 96.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.04/180.71 = 96.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.04x = 180.71 × 96.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.04x = 17,364.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,364.85/131.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.52

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