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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.19, 180.94 and 87.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.19, 180.94 and 87.59 is: 120.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.19 : 180.94 = 87.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.19/180.94 = 87.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.19x = 180.94 × 87.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.19x = 15,848.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,848.53/131.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.81

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