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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.22, 181.02 and 87.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.22, 181.02 and 87.57 is: 120.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.22 : 181.02 = 87.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.22/181.02 = 87.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.22x = 181.02 × 87.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.22x = 15,851.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,851.92/131.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.80

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