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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.23, 181.15 and 87.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.23, 181.15 and 87.55 is: 120.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.23 : 181.15 = 87.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.23/181.15 = 87.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.23x = 181.15 × 87.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.23x = 15,860.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,860.35/131.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.86

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