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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.63, 181.65 and 94.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.63, 181.65 and 94.30 is: 130.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.63 : 181.65 = 94.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.63/181.65 = 94.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.63x = 181.65 × 94.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.63x = 17,128.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,128.69/131.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.13

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