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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.66, 181.59 and 88.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.66, 181.59 and 88.01 is: 121.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.66 : 181.59 = 88.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.66/181.59 = 88.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.66x = 181.59 × 88.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.66x = 15,981.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,981.74/131.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.39

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