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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.82, 181.82 and 90.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.82, 181.82 and 90.30 is: 124.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.82 : 181.82 = 90.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.82/181.82 = 90.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.82x = 181.82 × 90.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.82x = 16,418.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,418.35/131.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.55

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