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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.54, 181.51 and 73.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.54, 181.51 and 73.33 is: 101.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.54 : 181.51 = 73.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.54/181.51 = 73.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.54x = 181.51 × 73.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.54x = 13,309.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,309.22/131.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.18

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