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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.92, 181.60 and 99.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.92, 181.60 and 99.11 is: 136.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.92 : 181.60 = 99.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.92/181.60 = 99.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.92x = 181.60 × 99.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.92x = 17,998.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,998.38/131.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.43

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