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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.84, 181.98 and 90.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.84, 181.98 and 90.51 is: 124.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.84 : 181.98 = 90.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.84/181.98 = 90.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.84x = 181.98 × 90.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.84x = 16,471.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,471.01/131.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.93

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