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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.70, 181.50 and 98.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.70, 181.50 and 98.96 is: 136.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.70 : 181.50 = 98.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.70/181.50 = 98.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.70x = 181.50 × 98.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.70x = 17,961.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,961.24/131.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.38

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