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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.74, 181.83 and 94.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.74, 181.83 and 94.45 is: 130.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.74 : 181.83 = 94.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.74/181.83 = 94.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.74x = 181.83 × 94.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.74x = 17,173.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,173.55/131.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.36

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