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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.90, 182.07 and 87.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.90, 182.07 and 87.71 is: 121.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.90 : 182.07 = 87.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.90/182.07 = 87.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.90x = 182.07 × 87.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.90x = 15,968.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,968.45/131.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.07

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