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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.24, 180.98 and 91.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.24, 180.98 and 91.40 is: 126.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.24 : 180.98 = 91.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.24/180.98 = 91.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.24x = 180.98 × 91.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.24x = 16,541.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,541.57/131.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.04

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