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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.87, 181.95 and 82.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.87, 181.95 and 82.73 is: 114.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.87 : 181.95 = 82.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.87/181.95 = 82.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.87x = 181.95 × 82.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.87x = 15,052.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,052.72/131.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.15

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