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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.26, 180.86 and 93.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.26, 180.86 and 93.90 is: 129.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.26 : 180.86 = 93.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.26/180.86 = 93.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.26x = 180.86 × 93.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.26x = 16,982.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,982.75/131.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.38

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