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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.07, 180.89 and 72.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.07, 180.89 and 72.87 is: 100.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.07 : 180.89 = 72.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.07/180.89 = 72.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.07x = 180.89 × 72.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.07x = 13,181.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,181.45/131.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.57

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