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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.40, 181.35 and 98.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.40, 181.35 and 98.64 is: 136.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.40 : 181.35 = 98.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.40/181.35 = 98.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.40x = 181.35 × 98.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.40x = 17,888.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,888.36/131.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.14

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