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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.65, 181.68 and 72.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.65, 181.68 and 72.64 is: 100.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.65 : 181.68 = 72.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.65/181.68 = 72.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.65x = 181.68 × 72.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.65x = 13,196.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,196.87/131.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.24

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