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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.28, 197.10 and 98.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.28, 197.10 and 98.88 is: 148.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.28 : 197.10 = 98.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.28/197.10 = 98.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.28x = 197.10 × 98.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.28x = 19,489.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,489.25/131.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.46

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