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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.27, 181.14 and 72.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.27, 181.14 and 72.25 is: 99.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.27 : 181.14 = 72.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.27/181.14 = 72.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.27x = 181.14 × 72.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.27x = 13,086.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,086.91/131.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.70

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