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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.63, 181.75 and 94.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.63, 181.75 and 94.87 is: 130.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.63 : 181.75 = 94.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.63/181.75 = 94.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.63x = 181.75 × 94.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.63x = 17,242.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,242.62/131.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.99

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