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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.48, 197.10 and 98.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.48, 197.10 and 98.96 is: 148.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.48 : 197.10 = 98.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.48/197.10 = 98.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.48x = 197.10 × 98.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.48x = 19,505.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,505.02/131.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.35

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