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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.86, 182.01 and 88.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.86, 182.01 and 88.21 is: 121.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.86 : 182.01 = 88.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.86/182.01 = 88.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.86x = 182.01 × 88.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.86x = 16,055.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,055.10/131.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.76

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