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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.53, 181.55 and 90.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.53, 181.55 and 90.07 is: 124.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.53 : 181.55 = 90.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.53/181.55 = 90.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.53x = 181.55 × 90.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.53x = 16,352.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,352.24/131.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.32

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