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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.19, 181.13 and 89.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.19, 181.13 and 89.75 is: 123.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.19 : 181.13 = 89.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.19/181.13 = 89.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.19x = 181.13 × 89.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.19x = 16,255.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,255.06/131.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.90

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