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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.47, 181.34 and 90.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.47, 181.34 and 90.07 is: 124.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.47 : 181.34 = 90.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.47/181.34 = 90.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.47x = 181.34 × 90.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.47x = 16,333.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,333.29/131.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.24

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