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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.58, 181.59 and 76.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.58, 181.59 and 76.32 is: 105.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.58 : 181.59 = 76.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.58/181.59 = 76.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.58x = 181.59 × 76.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.58x = 13,858.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,858.95/131.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.33

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