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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.98, 182.06 and 89.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.98, 182.06 and 89.94 is: 124.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.98 : 182.06 = 89.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.98/182.06 = 89.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.98x = 182.06 × 89.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.98x = 16,374.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,374.02/131.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.06

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