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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.05, 180.75 and 86.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.05, 180.75 and 86.71 is: 119.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.05 : 180.75 = 86.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.05/180.75 = 86.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.05x = 180.75 × 86.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.05x = 15,671.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,671.80/131.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.59

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