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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.55, 181.14 and 94.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.55, 181.14 and 94.64 is: 130.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.55 : 181.14 = 94.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.55/181.14 = 94.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.55x = 181.14 × 94.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.55x = 17,143.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,143.09/131.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.32

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