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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.39, 181.13 and 89.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.39, 181.13 and 89.94 is: 123.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.39 : 181.13 = 89.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.39/181.13 = 89.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.39x = 181.13 × 89.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.39x = 16,290.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,290.38/131.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.99

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