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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.73, 181.77 and 76.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.73, 181.77 and 76.46 is: 105.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.73 : 181.77 = 76.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.73/181.77 = 76.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.73x = 181.77 × 76.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.73x = 13,898.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,898.13/131.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.50

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