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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.85, 181.83 and 96.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.85, 181.83 and 96.87 is: 133.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.85 : 181.83 = 96.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.85/181.83 = 96.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.85x = 181.83 × 96.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.85x = 17,613.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,613.87/131.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.59

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