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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.73, 181.74 and 90.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.73, 181.74 and 90.31 is: 124.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.73 : 181.74 = 90.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.73/181.74 = 90.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.73x = 181.74 × 90.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.73x = 16,412.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,412.49/131.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.59

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