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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.48, 181.38 and 96.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.48, 181.38 and 96.50 is: 133.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.48 : 181.38 = 96.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.48/181.38 = 96.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.48x = 181.38 × 96.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.48x = 17,503.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,503.17/131.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.12

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