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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.19, 181.12 and 87.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.19, 181.12 and 87.56 is: 120.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.19 : 181.12 = 87.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.19/181.12 = 87.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.19x = 181.12 × 87.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.19x = 15,857.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,857.96/131.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.88

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