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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.91, 182.01 and 88.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.91, 182.01 and 88.30 is: 121.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.91 : 182.01 = 88.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.91/182.01 = 88.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.91x = 182.01 × 88.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.91x = 16,071.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,071.48/131.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.84

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