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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.39, 181.33 and 98.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.39, 181.33 and 98.58 is: 136.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.39 : 181.33 = 98.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.39/181.33 = 98.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.39x = 181.33 × 98.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.39x = 17,875.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,875.51/131.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.05

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