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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.65, 181.68 and 73.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.65, 181.68 and 73.42 is: 101.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.65 : 181.68 = 73.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.65/181.68 = 73.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.65x = 181.68 × 73.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.65x = 13,338.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,338.58/131.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.32

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