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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.08, 180.79 and 99.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.08, 180.79 and 99.92 is: 137.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.08 : 180.79 = 99.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.08/180.79 = 99.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.08x = 180.79 × 99.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.08x = 18,064.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,064.00/131.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.81

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