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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131, 180.68 and 98.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131, 180.68 and 98.20 is: 135.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131 : 180.68 = 98.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131/180.68 = 98.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131x = 180.68 × 98.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131x = 17,742.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,742.78/131
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.44

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