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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.48, 181.30 and 96.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.48, 181.30 and 96.74 is: 133.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.48 : 181.30 = 96.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.48/181.30 = 96.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.48x = 181.30 × 96.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.48x = 17,538.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,538.96/131.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.40

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