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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.56, 181.44 and 87.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.56, 181.44 and 87.89 is: 121.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.56 : 181.44 = 87.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.56/181.44 = 87.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.56x = 181.44 × 87.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.56x = 15,945.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,945.85/131.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.21

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