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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.14, 180.93 and 91.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.14, 180.93 and 91.81 is: 126.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.14 : 180.93 = 91.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.14/180.93 = 91.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.14x = 180.93 × 91.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.14x = 16,611.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,611.18/131.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.67

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