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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131, 180.78 and 92.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131, 180.78 and 92.19 is: 127.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131 : 180.78 = 92.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131/180.78 = 92.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131x = 180.78 × 92.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131x = 16,666.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,666.11/131
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.22

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