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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.32, 181.22 and 92.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.32, 181.22 and 92.44 is: 127.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.32 : 181.22 = 92.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.32/181.22 = 92.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.32x = 181.22 × 92.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.32x = 16,751.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,751.98/131.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.57

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