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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.70, 181.36 and 98.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.70, 181.36 and 98.90 is: 136.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.70 : 181.36 = 98.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.70/181.36 = 98.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.70x = 181.36 × 98.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.70x = 17,936.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,936.50/131.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.19

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