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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.11, 181.07 and 89.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.11, 181.07 and 89.73 is: 123.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.11 : 181.07 = 89.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.11/181.07 = 89.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.11x = 181.07 × 89.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.11x = 16,247.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,247.30/131.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.92

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