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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.22, 180.99 and 87.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.22, 180.99 and 87.48 is: 120.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.22 : 180.99 = 87.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.22/180.99 = 87.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.22x = 180.99 × 87.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.22x = 15,833.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,833.01/131.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.66

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