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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.93, 181.95 and 90.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.93, 181.95 and 90.55 is: 124.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.93 : 181.95 = 90.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.93/181.95 = 90.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.93x = 181.95 × 90.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.93x = 16,475.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,475.46/131.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.88

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