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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.18, 181.17 and 98.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.18, 181.17 and 98.10 is: 135.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.18 : 181.17 = 98.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.18/181.17 = 98.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.18x = 181.17 × 98.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.18x = 17,772.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,772.78/131.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.49

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