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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.87, 182.01 and 76.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.87, 182.01 and 76.63 is: 105.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.87 : 182.01 = 76.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.87/182.01 = 76.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.87x = 182.01 × 76.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.87x = 13,947.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,947.43/131.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.77

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