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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.61, 181.61 and 76.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.61, 181.61 and 76.34 is: 105.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.61 : 181.61 = 76.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.61/181.61 = 76.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.61x = 181.61 × 76.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.61x = 13,863.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,863.96/131.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.34

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