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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.35, 181.33 and 89.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.35, 181.33 and 89.96 is: 124.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.35 : 181.33 = 89.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.35/181.33 = 89.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.35x = 181.33 × 89.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.35x = 16,312.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,312.45/131.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.19

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