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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.31, 181.31 and 92.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.31, 181.31 and 92.70 is: 127.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.31 : 181.31 = 92.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.31/181.31 = 92.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.31x = 181.31 × 92.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.31x = 16,806.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,806.97/131.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.99

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