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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.70, 181.68 and 88.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.70, 181.68 and 88.06 is: 121.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.70 : 181.68 = 88.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.70/181.68 = 88.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.70x = 181.68 × 88.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.70x = 15,998.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,998.74/131.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.48

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