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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.04, 180.48 and 94.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.04, 180.48 and 94.08 is: 129.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.04 : 180.48 = 94.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.04/180.48 = 94.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.04x = 180.48 × 94.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.04x = 16,979.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,979.56/131.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.58

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