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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.52, 181.52 and 76.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.52, 181.52 and 76.29 is: 105.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.52 : 181.52 = 76.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.52/181.52 = 76.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.52x = 181.52 × 76.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.52x = 13,847.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,847.78/131.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.29

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