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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.42, 181.27 and 87.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.42, 181.27 and 87.16 is: 120.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.42 : 181.27 = 87.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.42/181.27 = 87.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.42x = 181.27 × 87.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.42x = 15,799.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,799.49/131.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.22

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