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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.74, 181.79 and 72.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.74, 181.79 and 72.73 is: 100.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.74 : 181.79 = 72.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.74/181.79 = 72.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.74x = 181.79 × 72.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.74x = 13,221.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,221.59/131.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.36

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