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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.10, 180.86 and 89.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.10, 180.86 and 89.58 is: 123.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.10 : 180.86 = 89.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.10/180.86 = 89.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.10x = 180.86 × 89.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.10x = 16,201.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,201.44/131.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.58

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