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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.04, 180.87 and 89.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.04, 180.87 and 89.52 is: 123.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.04 : 180.87 = 89.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.04/180.87 = 89.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.04x = 180.87 × 89.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.04x = 16,191.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,191.48/131.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.56

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