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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.36, 181.38 and 92.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.36, 181.38 and 92.66 is: 127.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.36 : 181.38 = 92.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.36/181.38 = 92.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.36x = 181.38 × 92.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.36x = 16,806.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,806.67/131.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.94

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