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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.92, 181.93 and 90.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.92, 181.93 and 90.39 is: 124.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.92 : 181.93 = 90.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.92/181.93 = 90.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.92x = 181.93 × 90.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.92x = 16,444.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,444.20/131.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.66

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