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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.88, 182.04 and 95.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.88, 182.04 and 95.16 is: 131.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.88 : 182.04 = 95.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.88/182.04 = 95.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.88x = 182.04 × 95.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.88x = 17,322.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,322.93/131.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.35

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