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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.10, 180.91 and 72.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.10, 180.91 and 72.88 is: 100.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.10 : 180.91 = 72.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.10/180.91 = 72.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.10x = 180.91 × 72.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.10x = 13,184.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,184.72/131.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.57

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