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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.52, 181.64 and 94.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.52, 181.64 and 94.87 is: 131.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.52 : 181.64 = 94.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.52/181.64 = 94.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.52x = 181.64 × 94.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.52x = 17,232.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,232.65/131.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.02

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