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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.52, 181.50 and 76.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.52, 181.50 and 76.28 is: 105.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.52 : 181.50 = 76.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.52/181.50 = 76.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.52x = 181.50 × 76.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.52x = 13,843.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,843.91/131.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.26

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