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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.97, 182.03 and 90.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.97, 182.03 and 90.47 is: 124.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.97 : 182.03 = 90.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.97/182.03 = 90.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.97x = 182.03 × 90.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.97x = 16,466.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,466.89/131.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.78

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