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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.72, 181.65 and 98.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.72, 181.65 and 98.96 is: 136.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.72 : 181.65 = 98.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.72/181.65 = 98.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.72x = 181.65 × 98.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.72x = 17,976.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,976.08/131.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.47

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