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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.64, 181.65 and 73.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.64, 181.65 and 73.42 is: 101.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.64 : 181.65 = 73.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.64/181.65 = 73.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.64x = 181.65 × 73.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.64x = 13,337.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,337.38/131.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.32

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