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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.79, 181.58 and 96.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.79, 181.58 and 96.76 is: 133.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.79 : 181.58 = 96.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.79/181.58 = 96.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.79x = 181.58 × 96.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.79x = 17,569.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,569.68/131.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.32

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