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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.64, 181.80 and 92.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.64, 181.80 and 92.76 is: 128.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.64 : 181.80 = 92.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.64/181.80 = 92.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.64x = 181.80 × 92.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.64x = 16,863.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,863.77/131.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.11

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