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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.80, 181.72 and 95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.80, 181.72 and 95 is: 130.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.80 : 181.72 = 95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.80/181.72 = 95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.80x = 181.72 × 95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.80x = 17,263.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,263.40/131.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.98

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