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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.10, 180.78 and 92.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.10, 180.78 and 92.28 is: 127.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.10 : 180.78 = 92.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.10/180.78 = 92.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.10x = 180.78 × 92.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.10x = 16,682.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,682.38/131.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.25

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