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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.94, 182.10 and 92.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.94, 182.10 and 92.58 is: 127.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.94 : 182.10 = 92.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.94/182.10 = 92.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.94x = 182.10 × 92.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.94x = 16,858.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,858.82/131.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.78

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