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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.29, 196.53 and 98.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.29, 196.53 and 98.60 is: 147.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.29 : 196.53 = 98.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.29/196.53 = 98.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.29x = 196.53 × 98.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.29x = 19,376.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,376.88/131.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.59

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