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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.87, 181.88 and 100.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.87, 181.88 and 100.73 is: 138.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.87 : 181.88 = 100.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.87/181.88 = 100.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.87x = 181.88 × 100.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.87x = 18,320.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,320.57/131.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.93

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