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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.25, 181.11 and 94.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.25, 181.11 and 94.49 is: 130.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.25 : 181.11 = 94.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.25/181.11 = 94.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.25x = 181.11 × 94.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.25x = 17,113.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,113.08/131.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.39

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