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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.82, 181.86 and 76.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.82, 181.86 and 76.52 is: 105.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.82 : 181.86 = 76.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.82/181.86 = 76.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.82x = 181.86 × 76.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.82x = 13,915.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,915.93/131.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.57

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