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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.25, 180.74 and 98.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.25, 180.74 and 98.44 is: 135.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.25 : 180.74 = 98.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.25/180.74 = 98.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.25x = 180.74 × 98.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.25x = 17,792.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,792.05/131.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.56

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