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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.58, 181.58 and 74.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.58, 181.58 and 74.80 is: 103.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.58 : 181.58 = 74.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.58/181.58 = 74.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.58x = 181.58 × 74.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.58x = 13,582.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,582.18/131.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.22

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