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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.70, 181.55 and 94.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.70, 181.55 and 94.79 is: 130.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.70 : 181.55 = 94.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.70/181.55 = 94.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.70x = 181.55 × 94.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.70x = 17,209.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,209.82/131.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.67

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