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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.99, 182.13 and 73.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.99, 182.13 and 73.76 is: 101.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.99 : 182.13 = 73.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.99/182.13 = 73.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.99x = 182.13 × 73.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.99x = 13,433.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,433.00/131.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.78

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