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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.86, 181.96 and 72.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.86, 181.96 and 72.84 is: 100.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.86 : 181.96 = 72.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.86/181.96 = 72.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.86x = 181.96 × 72.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.86x = 13,254.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,254.86/131.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.53

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