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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.68, 181.54 and 87.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.68, 181.54 and 87.33 is: 120.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.68 : 181.54 = 87.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.68/181.54 = 87.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.68x = 181.54 × 87.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.68x = 15,853.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,853.89/131.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.40

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