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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.83, 181.95 and 90.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.83, 181.95 and 90.52 is: 124.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.83 : 181.95 = 90.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.83/181.95 = 90.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.83x = 181.95 × 90.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.83x = 16,470.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,470.11/131.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.93

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