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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.91, 181.81 and 90.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.91, 181.81 and 90.39 is: 124.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.91 : 181.81 = 90.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.91/181.81 = 90.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.91x = 181.81 × 90.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.91x = 16,432.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,432.90/131.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.58

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