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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.61, 181.61 and 76.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.61, 181.61 and 76.35 is: 105.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.61 : 181.61 = 76.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.61/181.61 = 76.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.61x = 181.61 × 76.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.61x = 13,865.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,865.92/131.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.36

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