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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.19, 180.96 and 88.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.19, 180.96 and 88.54 is: 122.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.19 : 180.96 = 88.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.19/180.96 = 88.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.19x = 180.96 × 88.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.19x = 16,022.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,022.68/131.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.13

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