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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.29, 181.28 and 89.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.29, 181.28 and 89.82 is: 124.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.29 : 181.28 = 89.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.29/181.28 = 89.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.29x = 181.28 × 89.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.29x = 16,282.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,282.57/131.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.02

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