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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.66, 181.50 and 87.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.66, 181.50 and 87.92 is: 121.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.66 : 181.50 = 87.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.66/181.50 = 87.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.66x = 181.50 × 87.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.66x = 15,957.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,957.48/131.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.20

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