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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.27, 181.17 and 94.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.27, 181.17 and 94.55 is: 130.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.27 : 181.17 = 94.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.27/181.17 = 94.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.27x = 181.17 × 94.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.27x = 17,129.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,129.62/131.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.49

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