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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.91, 181.98 and 89.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.91, 181.98 and 89.34 is: 123.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.91 : 181.98 = 89.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.91/181.98 = 89.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.91x = 181.98 × 89.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.91x = 16,258.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,258.09/131.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.25

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