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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.58, 181.52 and 90.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.58, 181.52 and 90.19 is: 124.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.58 : 181.52 = 90.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.58/181.52 = 90.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.58x = 181.52 × 90.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.58x = 16,371.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,371.40/131.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.42

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