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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.39, 181.31 and 76.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.39, 181.31 and 76.11 is: 105.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.39 : 181.31 = 76.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.39/181.31 = 76.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.39x = 181.31 × 76.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.39x = 13,799.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,799.12/131.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.03

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