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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.13, 180.81 and 98.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.13, 180.81 and 98.32 is: 135.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.13 : 180.81 = 98.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.13/180.81 = 98.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.13x = 180.81 × 98.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.13x = 17,777.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,777.24/131.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.57

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