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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.40, 181.40 and 94.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.40, 181.40 and 94.59 is: 130.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.40 : 181.40 = 94.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.40/181.40 = 94.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.40x = 181.40 × 94.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.40x = 17,158.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,158.15/131.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.58

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