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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.88, 181.99 and 73.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.88, 181.99 and 73.66 is: 101.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.88 : 181.99 = 73.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.88/181.99 = 73.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.88x = 181.99 × 73.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.88x = 13,405.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,405.38/131.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.65

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