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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.92, 182.03 and 73.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.92, 182.03 and 73.69 is: 101.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.92 : 182.03 = 73.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.92/182.03 = 73.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.92x = 182.03 × 73.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.92x = 13,412.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,412.97/131.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.68

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