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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.16, 180.96 and 87.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.16, 180.96 and 87.54 is: 120.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.16 : 180.96 = 87.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.16/180.96 = 87.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.16x = 180.96 × 87.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.16x = 15,841.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,841.24/131.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.78

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