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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.76, 181.82 and 75.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.76, 181.82 and 75.74 is: 104.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.76 : 181.82 = 75.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.76/181.82 = 75.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.76x = 181.82 × 75.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.76x = 13,771.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,771.05/131.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.52

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