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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.28, 181.27 and 96.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.28, 181.27 and 96.50 is: 133.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.28 : 181.27 = 96.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.28/181.27 = 96.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.28x = 181.27 × 96.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.28x = 17,492.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,492.56/131.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.25

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