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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.20, 196.40 and 99.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.20, 196.40 and 99.04 is: 148.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.20 : 196.40 = 99.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.20/196.40 = 99.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.20x = 196.40 × 99.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.20x = 19,451.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,451.46/131.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.26

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