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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.86, 181.92 and 90.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.86, 181.92 and 90.46 is: 124.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.86 : 181.92 = 90.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.86/181.92 = 90.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.86x = 181.92 × 90.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.86x = 16,456.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,456.48/131.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.80

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