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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.71, 181.82 and 88.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.71, 181.82 and 88.07 is: 121.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.71 : 181.82 = 88.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.71/181.82 = 88.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.71x = 181.82 × 88.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.71x = 16,012.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,012.45/131.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.58

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