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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.86, 182.13 and 93.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.86, 182.13 and 93.22 is: 128.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.86 : 182.13 = 93.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.86/182.13 = 93.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.86x = 182.13 × 93.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.86x = 16,978.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,978.16/131.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.76

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