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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.76, 181.81 and 73.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.76, 181.81 and 73.54 is: 101.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.76 : 181.81 = 73.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.76/181.81 = 73.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.76x = 181.81 × 73.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.76x = 13,370.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,370.31/131.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.47

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