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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.71, 181.76 and 76.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.71, 181.76 and 76.45 is: 105.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.71 : 181.76 = 76.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.71/181.76 = 76.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.71x = 181.76 × 76.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.71x = 13,895.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,895.17/131.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.50

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