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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.66, 181.65 and 88.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.66, 181.65 and 88.03 is: 121.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.66 : 181.65 = 88.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.66/181.65 = 88.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.66x = 181.65 × 88.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.66x = 15,990.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,990.65/131.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.45

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