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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.23, 181.09 and 72.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.23, 181.09 and 72.22 is: 99.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.23 : 181.09 = 72.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.23/181.09 = 72.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.23x = 181.09 × 72.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.23x = 13,078.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,078.33/131.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.66

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