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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.18, 181.04 and 72.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.18, 181.04 and 72.97 is: 100.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.18 : 181.04 = 72.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.18/181.04 = 72.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.18x = 181.04 × 72.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.18x = 13,209.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,209.67/131.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.70

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