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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.67, 181.72 and 76.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.67, 181.72 and 76.43 is: 105.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.67 : 181.72 = 76.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.67/181.72 = 76.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.67x = 181.72 × 76.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.67x = 13,887.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,887.57/131.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.47

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