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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.18, 180.98 and 87.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.18, 180.98 and 87.44 is: 120.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.18 : 180.98 = 87.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.18/180.98 = 87.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.18x = 180.98 × 87.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.18x = 15,824.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,824.89/131.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.63

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