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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.57, 181.58 and 73.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.57, 181.58 and 73.35 is: 101.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.57 : 181.58 = 73.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.57/181.58 = 73.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.57x = 181.58 × 73.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.57x = 13,318.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,318.53/131.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.23

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