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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.04, 180.81 and 87.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.04, 180.81 and 87.44 is: 120.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.04 : 180.81 = 87.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.04/180.81 = 87.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.04x = 180.81 × 87.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.04x = 15,809.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,809.12/131.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.64

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