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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.86, 181.91 and 73.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.86, 181.91 and 73.64 is: 101.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.86 : 181.91 = 73.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.86/181.91 = 73.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.86x = 181.91 × 73.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.86x = 13,396.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,396.49/131.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.60

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