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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.91, 181.95 and 100.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.91, 181.95 and 100.77 is: 139.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.91 : 181.95 = 100.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.91/181.95 = 100.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.91x = 181.95 × 100.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.91x = 18,335.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,335.10/131.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.00

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