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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.79, 182.10 and 94.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.79, 182.10 and 94.89 is: 131.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.79 : 182.10 = 94.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.79/182.10 = 94.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.79x = 182.10 × 94.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.79x = 17,279.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,279.47/131.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.11

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