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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.63, 181.58 and 94.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.63, 181.58 and 94.84 is: 130.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.63 : 181.58 = 94.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.63/181.58 = 94.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.63x = 181.58 × 94.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.63x = 17,220.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,220.12/131.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.83

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