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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.07, 180.96 and 94.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.07, 180.96 and 94.20 is: 130.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.07 : 180.96 = 94.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.07/180.96 = 94.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.07x = 180.96 × 94.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.07x = 17,046.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,046.43/131.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.06

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