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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.25, 181.02 and 87.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.25, 181.02 and 87.51 is: 120.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.25 : 181.02 = 87.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.25/181.02 = 87.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.25x = 181.02 × 87.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.25x = 15,841.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,841.06/131.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.69

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