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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.13, 180.90 and 92.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.13, 180.90 and 92.25 is: 127.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.13 : 180.90 = 92.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.13/180.90 = 92.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.13x = 180.90 × 92.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.13x = 16,688.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,688.03/131.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.26

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