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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.12, 180.73 and 99.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.12, 180.73 and 99.12 is: 136.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.12 : 180.73 = 99.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.12/180.73 = 99.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.12x = 180.73 × 99.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.12x = 17,914.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,914.76/131.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.63

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