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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.71, 181.79 and 88.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.71, 181.79 and 88.01 is: 121.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.71 : 181.79 = 88.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.71/181.79 = 88.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.71x = 181.79 × 88.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.71x = 15,999.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,999.34/131.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.47

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