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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.47, 181.03 and 94.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.47, 181.03 and 94.56 is: 130.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.47 : 181.03 = 94.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.47/181.03 = 94.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.47x = 181.03 × 94.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.47x = 17,118.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,118.20/131.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.21

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