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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.92, 182.08 and 90.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.92, 182.08 and 90.49 is: 124.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.92 : 182.08 = 90.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.92/182.08 = 90.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.92x = 182.08 × 90.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.92x = 16,476.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,476.42/131.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.90

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