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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.12, 180.96 and 87.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.12, 180.96 and 87.43 is: 120.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.12 : 180.96 = 87.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.12/180.96 = 87.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.12x = 180.96 × 87.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.12x = 15,820.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,820.88/131.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.66

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