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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.09, 180.65 and 95.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.09, 180.65 and 95.56 is: 131.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.09 : 180.65 = 95.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.09/180.65 = 95.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.09x = 180.65 × 95.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.09x = 17,262.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,262.70/131.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.69

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