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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.89, 181.95 and 92.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.89, 181.95 and 92.62 is: 127.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.89 : 181.95 = 92.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.89/181.95 = 92.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.89x = 181.95 × 92.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.89x = 16,852.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,852.21/131.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.77

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