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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.64, 181.66 and 73.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.64, 181.66 and 73.43 is: 101.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.64 : 181.66 = 73.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.64/181.66 = 73.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.64x = 181.66 × 73.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.64x = 13,339.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,339.29/131.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.33

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