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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.62, 181.73 and 88.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.62, 181.73 and 88.05 is: 121.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.62 : 181.73 = 88.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.62/181.73 = 88.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.62x = 181.73 × 88.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.62x = 16,001.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,001.33/131.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.57

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