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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.24, 181.08 and 89.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.24, 181.08 and 89.72 is: 123.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.24 : 181.08 = 89.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.24/181.08 = 89.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.24x = 181.08 × 89.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.24x = 16,246.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,246.50/131.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.79

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