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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.78, 181.80 and 93.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.78, 181.80 and 93.02 is: 128.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.78 : 181.80 = 93.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.78/181.80 = 93.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.78x = 181.80 × 93.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.78x = 16,911.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,911.04/131.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.33

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