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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.19, 181 and 87.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.19, 181 and 87.52 is: 120.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.19 : 181 = 87.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.19/181 = 87.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.19x = 181 × 87.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.19x = 15,841.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,841.12/131.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.75

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