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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.97, 182.12 and 76.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.97, 182.12 and 76.68 is: 105.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.97 : 182.12 = 76.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.97/182.12 = 76.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.97x = 182.12 × 76.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.97x = 13,964.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,964.96/131.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.82

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