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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.87, 182 and 76.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.87, 182 and 76.60 is: 105.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.87 : 182 = 76.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.87/182 = 76.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.87x = 182 × 76.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.87x = 13,941.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,941.20/131.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.72

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