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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.92, 181.91 and 87.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.92, 181.91 and 87.69 is: 120.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.92 : 181.91 = 87.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.92/181.91 = 87.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.92x = 181.91 × 87.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.92x = 15,951.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,951.91/131.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.92

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