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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.14, 181.02 and 87.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.14, 181.02 and 87.52 is: 120.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.14 : 181.02 = 87.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.14/181.02 = 87.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.14x = 181.02 × 87.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.14x = 15,842.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,842.87/131.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.81

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