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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.22, 181.15 and 91.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.22, 181.15 and 91.96 is: 126.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.22 : 181.15 = 91.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.22/181.15 = 91.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.22x = 181.15 × 91.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.22x = 16,658.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,658.51/131.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.95

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