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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.71, 181.77 and 72.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.71, 181.77 and 72.70 is: 100.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.71 : 181.77 = 72.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.71/181.77 = 72.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.71x = 181.77 × 72.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.71x = 13,214.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,214.32/131.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.33

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