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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.16, 181 and 72.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.16, 181 and 72.94 is: 100.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.16 : 181 = 72.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.16/181 = 72.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.16x = 181 × 72.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.16x = 13,202.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,202.14/131.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.66

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