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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.27, 181.07 and 91.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.27, 181.07 and 91.87 is: 126.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.27 : 181.07 = 91.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.27/181.07 = 91.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.27x = 181.07 × 91.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.27x = 16,635.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,635.48/131.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.73

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