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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.93, 182.06 and 72.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.93, 182.06 and 72.11 is: 99.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.93 : 182.06 = 72.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.93/182.06 = 72.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.93x = 182.06 × 72.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.93x = 13,128.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,128.85/131.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.51

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