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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.77, 180.34 and 87.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.77, 180.34 and 87.48 is: 131.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.77 : 180.34 = 87.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.77/180.34 = 87.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.77x = 180.34 × 87.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.77x = 15,775.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,775.92/119.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.72

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