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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.95, 181.94 and 90.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.95, 181.94 and 90.53 is: 124.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.95 : 181.94 = 90.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.95/181.94 = 90.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.95x = 181.94 × 90.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.95x = 16,471.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,471.03/131.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.83

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