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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.73, 181.72 and 87.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.73, 181.72 and 87.55 is: 120.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.73 : 181.72 = 87.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.73/181.72 = 87.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.73x = 181.72 × 87.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.73x = 15,909.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,909.59/131.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.77

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