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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.06, 180.88 and 72.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.06, 180.88 and 72.86 is: 100.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.06 : 180.88 = 72.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.06/180.88 = 72.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.06x = 180.88 × 72.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.06x = 13,177.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,177.83/131.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.55

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