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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.45, 181.36 and 90.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.45, 181.36 and 90.04 is: 124.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.45 : 181.36 = 90.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.45/181.36 = 90.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.45x = 181.36 × 90.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.45x = 16,328.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,328.98/131.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.23

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