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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.63, 181.43 and 92.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.63, 181.43 and 92.34 is: 127.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.63 : 181.43 = 92.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.63/181.43 = 92.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.63x = 181.43 × 92.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.63x = 16,753.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,753.25/131.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.28

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