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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.81, 197.51 and 99.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.81, 197.51 and 99.28 is: 148.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.81 : 197.51 = 99.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.81/197.51 = 99.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.81x = 197.51 × 99.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.81x = 19,608.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,608.05/131.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.76

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