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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.54, 181.52 and 73.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.54, 181.52 and 73.31 is: 101.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.54 : 181.52 = 73.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.54/181.52 = 73.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.54x = 181.52 × 73.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.54x = 13,307.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,307.87/131.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.17

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