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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.42, 181.24 and 89.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.42, 181.24 and 89.91 is: 123.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.42 : 181.24 = 89.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.42/181.24 = 89.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.42x = 181.24 × 89.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.42x = 16,295.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,295.06/131.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.99

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