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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.22, 180.90 and 91.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.22, 180.90 and 91.82 is: 126.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.22 : 180.90 = 91.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.22/180.90 = 91.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.22x = 180.90 × 91.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.22x = 16,610.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,610.24/131.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.59

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