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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.02, 180.48 and 94.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.02, 180.48 and 94.12 is: 129.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.02 : 180.48 = 94.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.02/180.48 = 94.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.02x = 180.48 × 94.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.02x = 16,986.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,986.78/131.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.65

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