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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.28, 181.04 and 87.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.28, 181.04 and 87.62 is: 120.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.28 : 181.04 = 87.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.28/181.04 = 87.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.28x = 181.04 × 87.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.28x = 15,862.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,862.72/131.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.83

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