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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.12, 180.94 and 72.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.12, 180.94 and 72.90 is: 100.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.12 : 180.94 = 72.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.12/180.94 = 72.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.12x = 180.94 × 72.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.12x = 13,190.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,190.53/131.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.60

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