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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.24, 180.86 and 97.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.24, 180.86 and 97.94 is: 134.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.24 : 180.86 = 97.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.24/180.86 = 97.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.24x = 180.86 × 97.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.24x = 17,713.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,713.43/131.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.97

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