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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.94, 181.99 and 100.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.94, 181.99 and 100.79 is: 139.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.94 : 181.99 = 100.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.94/181.99 = 100.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.94x = 181.99 × 100.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.94x = 18,342.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,342.77/131.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.02

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