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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.47, 181.58 and 87.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.47, 181.58 and 87.73 is: 121.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.47 : 181.58 = 87.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.47/181.58 = 87.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.47x = 181.58 × 87.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.47x = 15,930.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,930.01/131.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.17

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