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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.63, 181.59 and 92.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.63, 181.59 and 92.75 is: 127.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.63 : 181.59 = 92.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.63/181.59 = 92.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.63x = 181.59 × 92.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.63x = 16,842.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,842.47/131.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.95

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