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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.82, 181.94 and 76.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.82, 181.94 and 76.58 is: 105.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.82 : 181.94 = 76.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.82/181.94 = 76.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.82x = 181.94 × 76.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.82x = 13,931.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,931.67/131.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.69

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