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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.94, 182.04 and 76.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.94, 182.04 and 76.70 is: 105.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.94 : 182.04 = 76.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.94/182.04 = 76.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.94x = 182.04 × 76.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.94x = 13,962.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,962.47/131.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.82

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