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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.28, 181.05 and 91.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.28, 181.05 and 91.88 is: 126.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.28 : 181.05 = 91.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.28/181.05 = 91.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.28x = 181.05 × 91.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.28x = 16,633.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,633.97/131.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.71

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