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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.89, 181.94 and 90.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.89, 181.94 and 90.45 is: 124.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.89 : 181.94 = 90.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.89/181.94 = 90.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.89x = 181.94 × 90.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.89x = 16,455.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,455.79/131.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.77

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