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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.19, 181.04 and 72.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.19, 181.04 and 72.18 is: 99.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.19 : 181.04 = 72.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.19/181.04 = 72.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.19x = 181.04 × 72.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.19x = 13,067.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,067.65/131.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.61

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