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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.04, 180.56 and 94.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.04, 180.56 and 94.24 is: 129.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.04 : 180.56 = 94.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.04/180.56 = 94.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.04x = 180.56 × 94.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.04x = 17,015.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,015.97/131.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.85

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