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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.40, 181.14 and 98.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.40, 181.14 and 98.52 is: 135.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.40 : 181.14 = 98.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.40/181.14 = 98.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.40x = 181.14 × 98.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.40x = 17,845.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,845.91/131.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.81

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