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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.19, 180.98 and 75.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.19, 180.98 and 75.90 is: 104.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.19 : 180.98 = 75.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.19/180.98 = 75.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.19x = 180.98 × 75.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.19x = 13,737.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,737.39/131.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.72

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