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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.78, 181.92 and 88.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.78, 181.92 and 88.19 is: 121.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.78 : 181.92 = 88.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.78/181.92 = 88.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.78x = 181.92 × 88.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.78x = 16,042.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,042.62/131.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.74

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