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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.14, 181.05 and 96.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.14, 181.05 and 96.14 is: 132.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.14 : 181.05 = 96.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.14/181.05 = 96.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.14x = 181.05 × 96.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.14x = 17,406.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,406.15/131.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.73

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