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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.92, 182.11 and 95.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.92, 182.11 and 95.16 is: 131.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.92 : 182.11 = 95.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.92/182.11 = 95.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.92x = 182.11 × 95.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.92x = 17,330.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,330.28/131.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.37

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