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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.89, 181.99 and 76.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.89, 181.99 and 76.62 is: 105.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.89 : 181.99 = 76.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.89/181.99 = 76.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.89x = 181.99 × 76.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.89x = 13,943.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,943.16/131.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.72

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