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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.10, 180.89 and 75.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.10, 180.89 and 75.81 is: 104.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.10 : 180.89 = 75.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.10/180.89 = 75.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.10x = 180.89 × 75.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.10x = 13,712.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,712.89/131.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.60

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