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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.84, 182 and 90.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.84, 182 and 90.40 is: 124.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.84 : 182 = 90.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.84/182 = 90.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.84x = 182 × 90.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.84x = 16,452.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,452.80/131.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.79

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