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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.83, 181.91 and 72.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.83, 181.91 and 72.81 is: 100.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.83 : 181.91 = 72.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.83/181.91 = 72.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.83x = 181.91 × 72.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.83x = 13,245.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,245.05/131.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.47

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