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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.96, 182.06 and 76.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.96, 182.06 and 76.71 is: 105.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.96 : 182.06 = 76.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.96/182.06 = 76.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.96x = 182.06 × 76.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.96x = 13,965.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,965.44/131.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.83

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