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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.23, 180.98 and 89.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.23, 180.98 and 89.70 is: 123.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.23 : 180.98 = 89.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.23/180.98 = 89.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.23x = 180.98 × 89.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.23x = 16,233.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,233.46/131.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.70

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