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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.96, 182.12 and 90.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.96, 182.12 and 90.50 is: 124.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.96 : 182.12 = 90.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.96/182.12 = 90.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.96x = 182.12 × 90.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.96x = 16,480.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,480.50/131.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.89

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