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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.66, 181.68 and 73.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.66, 181.68 and 73.44 is: 101.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.66 : 181.68 = 73.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.66/181.68 = 73.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.66x = 181.68 × 73.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.66x = 13,342.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,342.58/131.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.34

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