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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.56, 181.56 and 72.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.56, 181.56 and 72.55 is: 100.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.56 : 181.56 = 72.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.56/181.56 = 72.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.56x = 181.56 × 72.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.56x = 13,172.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,172.18/131.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.12

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