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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.26, 181.04 and 87.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.26, 181.04 and 87.68 is: 120.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.26 : 181.04 = 87.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.26/181.04 = 87.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.26x = 181.04 × 87.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.26x = 15,873.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,873.59/131.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.93

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