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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.32, 181.98 and 87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.32, 181.98 and 87 is: 130.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.32 : 181.98 = 87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.32/181.98 = 87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.32x = 181.98 × 87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.32x = 15,832.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,832.26/121.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.50

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