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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.70, 181.72 and 76.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.70, 181.72 and 76.44 is: 105.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.70 : 181.72 = 76.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.70/181.72 = 76.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.70x = 181.72 × 76.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.70x = 13,891.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,891.45/131.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.48

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