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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.44, 181.25 and 98.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.44, 181.25 and 98.09 is: 135.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.44 : 181.25 = 98.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.44/181.25 = 98.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.44x = 181.25 × 98.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.44x = 17,778.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,778.78/131.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.26

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