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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.22, 181.07 and 72.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.22, 181.07 and 72.20 is: 99.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.22 : 181.07 = 72.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.22/181.07 = 72.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.22x = 181.07 × 72.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.22x = 13,074.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,074.28/131.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.64

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