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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.96, 182.07 and 73.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.96, 182.07 and 73.74 is: 101.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.96 : 182.07 = 73.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.96/182.07 = 73.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.96x = 182.07 × 73.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.96x = 13,425.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,425.84/131.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.74

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