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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.28, 181.08 and 87.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.28, 181.08 and 87.68 is: 120.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.28 : 181.08 = 87.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.28/181.08 = 87.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.28x = 181.08 × 87.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.28x = 15,877.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,877.09/131.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.94

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