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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.04, 180.92 and 92.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.04, 180.92 and 92.28 is: 127.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.04 : 180.92 = 92.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.04/180.92 = 92.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.04x = 180.92 × 92.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.04x = 16,695.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,695.30/131.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.41

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