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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.97, 181.72 and 95.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.97, 181.72 and 95.06 is: 130.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.97 : 181.72 = 95.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.97/181.72 = 95.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.97x = 181.72 × 95.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.97x = 17,274.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,274.30/131.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.90

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