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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.69, 181.27 and 96.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.69, 181.27 and 96.66 is: 133.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.69 : 181.27 = 96.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.69/181.27 = 96.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.69x = 181.27 × 96.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.69x = 17,521.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,521.68/131.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.05

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