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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.67, 181.71 and 73.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.67, 181.71 and 73.44 is: 101.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.67 : 181.71 = 73.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.67/181.71 = 73.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.67x = 181.71 × 73.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.67x = 13,344.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,344.78/131.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.35

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