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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.90, 181.76 and 96.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.90, 181.76 and 96.87 is: 133.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.90 : 181.76 = 96.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.90/181.76 = 96.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.90x = 181.76 × 96.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.90x = 17,606.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,606.61/131.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.49

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