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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.16, 180.96 and 98.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.16, 180.96 and 98.46 is: 135.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.16 : 180.96 = 98.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.16/180.96 = 98.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.16x = 180.96 × 98.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.16x = 17,817.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,817.32/131.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.84

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