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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.12, 180.92 and 89.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.12, 180.92 and 89.80 is: 123.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.12 : 180.92 = 89.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.12/180.92 = 89.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.12x = 180.92 × 89.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.12x = 16,246.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,246.62/131.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.91

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