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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.76, 181.71 and 88.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.76, 181.71 and 88.07 is: 121.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.76 : 181.71 = 88.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.76/181.71 = 88.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.76x = 181.71 × 88.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.76x = 16,002.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,002.29/131.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.45

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