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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.81, 181.91 and 73.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.81, 181.91 and 73.61 is: 101.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.81 : 181.91 = 73.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.81/181.91 = 73.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.81x = 181.91 × 73.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.81x = 13,390.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,390.40/131.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.59

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