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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.13, 180.81 and 86.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.13, 180.81 and 86.91 is: 119.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.13 : 180.81 = 86.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.13/180.81 = 86.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.13x = 180.81 × 86.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.13x = 15,714.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,714.20/131.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.84

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