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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.01, 180.71 and 94.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.01, 180.71 and 94.11 is: 129.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.01 : 180.71 = 94.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.01/180.71 = 94.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.01x = 180.71 × 94.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.01x = 17,006.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,006.85/131.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.81

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