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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.66, 181.52 and 94.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.66, 181.52 and 94.30 is: 130.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.66 : 181.52 = 94.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.66/181.52 = 94.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.66x = 181.52 × 94.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.66x = 17,116.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,116.76/131.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.01

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