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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.69, 181.59 and 90.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.69, 181.59 and 90.27 is: 124.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.69 : 181.59 = 90.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.69/181.59 = 90.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.69x = 181.59 × 90.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.69x = 16,392.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,392.13/131.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.48

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