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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.46, 181.25 and 98.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.46, 181.25 and 98.31 is: 135.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.46 : 181.25 = 98.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.46/181.25 = 98.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.46x = 181.25 × 98.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.46x = 17,819.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,819.80/131.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.56

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