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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.60, 181.46 and 98.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.60, 181.46 and 98.39 is: 135.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.60 : 181.46 = 98.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.60/181.46 = 98.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.60x = 181.46 × 98.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.60x = 17,852.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,852.45/131.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.66

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