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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.62, 181.63 and 73.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.62, 181.63 and 73.39 is: 101.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.62 : 181.63 = 73.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.62/181.63 = 73.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.62x = 181.63 × 73.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.62x = 13,329.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,329.83/131.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.28

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