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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.44, 181.46 and 94.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.44, 181.46 and 94.68 is: 130.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.44 : 181.46 = 94.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.44/181.46 = 94.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.44x = 181.46 × 94.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.44x = 17,180.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,180.63/131.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.71

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