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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.89, 181.91 and 87.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.89, 181.91 and 87.54 is: 120.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.89 : 181.91 = 87.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.89/181.91 = 87.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.89x = 181.91 × 87.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.89x = 15,924.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,924.40/131.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.74

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