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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.41, 181.34 and 72.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.41, 181.34 and 72.39 is: 99.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.41 : 181.34 = 72.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.41/181.34 = 72.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.41x = 181.34 × 72.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.41x = 13,127.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,127.56/131.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.90

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