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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.58, 197.18 and 98.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.58, 197.18 and 98.93 is: 148.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.58 : 197.18 = 98.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.58/197.18 = 98.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.58x = 197.18 × 98.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.58x = 19,507.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,507.02/131.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.25

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