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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.63, 181.65 and 90.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.63, 181.65 and 90.11 is: 124.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.63 : 181.65 = 90.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.63/181.65 = 90.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.63x = 181.65 × 90.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.63x = 16,368.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,368.48/131.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.35

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