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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.73, 181.97 and 100.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.73, 181.97 and 100.46 is: 138.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.73 : 181.97 = 100.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.73/181.97 = 100.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.73x = 181.97 × 100.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.73x = 18,279.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,279.29/131.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.76

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