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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.53, 181.52 and 73.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.53, 181.52 and 73.31 is: 101.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.53 : 181.52 = 73.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.53/181.52 = 73.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.53x = 181.52 × 73.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.53x = 13,307.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,307.59/131.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.17

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