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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.86, 182.22 and 92.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.86, 182.22 and 92.68 is: 128.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.86 : 182.22 = 92.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.86/182.22 = 92.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.86x = 182.22 × 92.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.86x = 16,887.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,887.35/131.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.07

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