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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.23, 181.24 and 94.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.23, 181.24 and 94.44 is: 130.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.23 : 181.24 = 94.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.23/181.24 = 94.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.23x = 181.24 × 94.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.23x = 17,116.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,116.09/131.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.43

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