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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.09, 181.04 and 93.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.09, 181.04 and 93.83 is: 129.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.09 : 181.04 = 93.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.09/181.04 = 93.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.09x = 181.04 × 93.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.09x = 16,985.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,985.61/131.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.58

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