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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.28, 181.23 and 98.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.28, 181.23 and 98.79 is: 136.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.28 : 181.23 = 98.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.28/181.23 = 98.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.28x = 181.23 × 98.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.28x = 17,903.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,903.71/131.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.38

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