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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.59, 181.55 and 73.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.59, 181.55 and 73.36 is: 101.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.59 : 181.55 = 73.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.59/181.55 = 73.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.59x = 181.55 × 73.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.59x = 13,317.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,317.23/131.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.21

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