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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.08, 180.72 and 98.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.08, 180.72 and 98.14 is: 135.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.08 : 180.72 = 98.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.08/180.72 = 98.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.08x = 180.72 × 98.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.08x = 17,735.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,735.86/131.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.31

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