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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.95, 182.01 and 90.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.95, 182.01 and 90.43 is: 124.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.95 : 182.01 = 90.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.95/182.01 = 90.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.95x = 182.01 × 90.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.95x = 16,459.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,459.16/131.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.74

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