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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.03, 180.57 and 94.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.03, 180.57 and 94.12 is: 129.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.03 : 180.57 = 94.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.03/180.57 = 94.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.03x = 180.57 × 94.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.03x = 16,996.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,996.17/131.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.71

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