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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.06, 180.85 and 72.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.06, 180.85 and 72.04 is: 99.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.06 : 180.85 = 72.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.06/180.85 = 72.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.06x = 180.85 × 72.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.06x = 13,027.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,027.80/131.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.41

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