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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.07, 180.86 and 75.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.07, 180.86 and 75.81 is: 104.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.07 : 180.86 = 75.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.07/180.86 = 75.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.07x = 180.86 × 75.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.07x = 13,711.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,711.00/131.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.61

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