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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.65, 181.50 and 87.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.65, 181.50 and 87.91 is: 121.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.65 : 181.50 = 87.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.65/181.50 = 87.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.65x = 181.50 × 87.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.65x = 15,955.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,955.67/131.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.20

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