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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.24, 181.14 and 92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.24, 181.14 and 92 is: 126.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.24 : 181.14 = 92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.24/181.14 = 92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.24x = 181.14 × 92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.24x = 16,664.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,664.88/131.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.98

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