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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.61, 181.67 and 96.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.61, 181.67 and 96.64 is: 133.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.61 : 181.67 = 96.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.61/181.67 = 96.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.61x = 181.67 × 96.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.61x = 17,556.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,556.59/131.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.40

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