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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.68, 181.72 and 73.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.68, 181.72 and 73.46 is: 101.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.68 : 181.72 = 73.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.68/181.72 = 73.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.68x = 181.72 × 73.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.68x = 13,349.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,349.15/131.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.38

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