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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.88, 182.09 and 95.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.88, 182.09 and 95.12 is: 131.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.88 : 182.09 = 95.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.88/182.09 = 95.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.88x = 182.09 × 95.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.88x = 17,320.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,320.40/131.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.33

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