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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.92, 182.06 and 76.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.92, 182.06 and 76.68 is: 105.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.92 : 182.06 = 76.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.92/182.06 = 76.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.92x = 182.06 × 76.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.92x = 13,960.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,960.36/131.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.82

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