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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.10, 181.06 and 87.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.10, 181.06 and 87.62 is: 121.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.10 : 181.06 = 87.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.10/181.06 = 87.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.10x = 181.06 × 87.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.10x = 15,864.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,864.48/131.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.01

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