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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.94, 181.98 and 90.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.94, 181.98 and 90.54 is: 124.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.94 : 181.98 = 90.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.94/181.98 = 90.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.94x = 181.98 × 90.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.94x = 16,476.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,476.47/131.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.88

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