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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.11, 180.94 and 75.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.11, 180.94 and 75.86 is: 104.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.11 : 180.94 = 75.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.11/180.94 = 75.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.11x = 180.94 × 75.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.11x = 13,726.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,726.37/131.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.70

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