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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.18, 181.08 and 94.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.18, 181.08 and 94.32 is: 130.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.18 : 181.08 = 94.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.18/181.08 = 94.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.18x = 181.08 × 94.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.18x = 17,079.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,079.47/131.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.20

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