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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.85, 181.98 and 73.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.85, 181.98 and 73.65 is: 101.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.85 : 181.98 = 73.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.85/181.98 = 73.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.85x = 181.98 × 73.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.85x = 13,402.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,402.83/131.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.65

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