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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.10, 181.06 and 99.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.10, 181.06 and 99.68 is: 137.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.10 : 181.06 = 99.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.10/181.06 = 99.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.10x = 181.06 × 99.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.10x = 18,048.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,048.06/131.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.67

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