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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.13, 180.90 and 75.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.13, 180.90 and 75.87 is: 104.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.13 : 180.90 = 75.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.13/180.90 = 75.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.13x = 180.90 × 75.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.13x = 13,724.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,724.88/131.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.67

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