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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.14, 180.99 and 75.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.14, 180.99 and 75.88 is: 104.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.14 : 180.99 = 75.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.14/180.99 = 75.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.14x = 180.99 × 75.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.14x = 13,733.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,733.52/131.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.72

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