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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.55, 181.42 and 96.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.55, 181.42 and 96.49 is: 133.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.55 : 181.42 = 96.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.55/181.42 = 96.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.55x = 181.42 × 96.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.55x = 17,505.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,505.22/131.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.07

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