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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.58, 181.66 and 94.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.58, 181.66 and 94.70 is: 130.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.58 : 181.66 = 94.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.58/181.66 = 94.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.58x = 181.66 × 94.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.58x = 17,203.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,203.20/131.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.74

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