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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.81, 181.89 and 76.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.81, 181.89 and 76.55 is: 105.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.81 : 181.89 = 76.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.81/181.89 = 76.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.81x = 181.89 × 76.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.81x = 13,923.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,923.68/131.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.63

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