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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.33, 181.24 and 73.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.33, 181.24 and 73.12 is: 100.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.33 : 181.24 = 73.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.33/181.24 = 73.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.33x = 181.24 × 73.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.33x = 13,251.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,251.36/131.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.90

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