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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.40, 181.32 and 87.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.40, 181.32 and 87.12 is: 120.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.40 : 181.32 = 87.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.40/181.32 = 87.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.40x = 181.32 × 87.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.40x = 15,796.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,796.60/131.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.22

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