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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.11, 180.87 and 89.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.11, 180.87 and 89.68 is: 123.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.11 : 180.87 = 89.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.11/180.87 = 89.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.11x = 180.87 × 89.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.11x = 16,220.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,220.42/131.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.72

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