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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.59, 181.60 and 75.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.59, 181.60 and 75.58 is: 104.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.59 : 181.60 = 75.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.59/181.60 = 75.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.59x = 181.60 × 75.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.59x = 13,725.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,725.33/131.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.30

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