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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.99, 182.04 and 87.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.99, 182.04 and 87.65 is: 120.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.99 : 182.04 = 87.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.99/182.04 = 87.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.99x = 182.04 × 87.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.99x = 15,954.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,954.46/131.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.88

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