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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.83, 181.74 and 94.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.83, 181.74 and 94.92 is: 130.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.83 : 181.74 = 94.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.83/181.74 = 94.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.83x = 181.74 × 94.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.83x = 17,250.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,250.76/131.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.86

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