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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.07, 180.89 and 75.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.07, 180.89 and 75.82 is: 104.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.07 : 180.89 = 75.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.07/180.89 = 75.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.07x = 180.89 × 75.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.07x = 13,714.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,714.93/131.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.64

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