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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.97, 182.12 and 72.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.97, 182.12 and 72.96 is: 100.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.97 : 182.12 = 72.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.97/182.12 = 72.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.97x = 182.12 × 72.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.97x = 13,287.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,287.20/131.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.68

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