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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.76, 181.75 and 94.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.76, 181.75 and 94.86 is: 130.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.76 : 181.75 = 94.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.76/181.75 = 94.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.76x = 181.75 × 94.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.76x = 17,240.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,240.57/131.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.85

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