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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.86, 181.97 and 76.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.86, 181.97 and 76.59 is: 105.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.86 : 181.97 = 76.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.86/181.97 = 76.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.86x = 181.97 × 76.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.86x = 13,937.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,937.28/131.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.69

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