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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.01, 180.75 and 89.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.01, 180.75 and 89.58 is: 123.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.01 : 180.75 = 89.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.01/180.75 = 89.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.01x = 180.75 × 89.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.01x = 16,191.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,191.59/131.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.59

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