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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.36, 181.28 and 72.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.36, 181.28 and 72.35 is: 99.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.36 : 181.28 = 72.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.36/181.28 = 72.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.36x = 181.28 × 72.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.36x = 13,116.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,116.58/131.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.85

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