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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.63, 181.70 and 90.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.63, 181.70 and 90.32 is: 124.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.63 : 181.70 = 90.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.63/181.70 = 90.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.63x = 181.70 × 90.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.63x = 16,410.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,410.81/131.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.67

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