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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.68, 181.76 and 92.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.68, 181.76 and 92.88 is: 128.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.68 : 181.76 = 92.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.68/181.76 = 92.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.68x = 181.76 × 92.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.68x = 16,881.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,881.87/131.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.20

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