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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.18, 181.24 and 98.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.18, 181.24 and 98.37 is: 135.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.18 : 181.24 = 98.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.18/181.24 = 98.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.18x = 181.24 × 98.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.18x = 17,828.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,828.33/131.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.91

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