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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.99, 182.15 and 76.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.99, 182.15 and 76.74 is: 105.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.99 : 182.15 = 76.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.99/182.15 = 76.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.99x = 182.15 × 76.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.99x = 13,977.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,977.41/131.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.90

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