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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.12, 181.14 and 92.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.12, 181.14 and 92.44 is: 127.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.12 : 181.14 = 92.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.12/181.14 = 92.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.12x = 181.14 × 92.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.12x = 16,744.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,744.58/131.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.70

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