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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.04, 180.72 and 94.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.04, 180.72 and 94.14 is: 129.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.04 : 180.72 = 94.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.04/180.72 = 94.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.04x = 180.72 × 94.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.04x = 17,012.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,012.98/131.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.83

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