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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.08, 180.87 and 98.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.08, 180.87 and 98.38 is: 135.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.08 : 180.87 = 98.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.08/180.87 = 98.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.08x = 180.87 × 98.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.08x = 17,793.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,793.99/131.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.75

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