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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.44, 181.40 and 87.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.44, 181.40 and 87.80 is: 121.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.44 : 181.40 = 87.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.44/181.40 = 87.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.44x = 181.40 × 87.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.44x = 15,926.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,926.92/131.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.17

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