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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.32, 181.08 and 87.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.32, 181.08 and 87.70 is: 120.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.32 : 181.08 = 87.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.32/181.08 = 87.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.32x = 181.08 × 87.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.32x = 15,880.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,880.72/131.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.93

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