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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.92, 181.80 and 98.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.92, 181.80 and 98.92 is: 136.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.92 : 181.80 = 98.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.92/181.80 = 98.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.92x = 181.80 × 98.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.92x = 17,983.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,983.66/131.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.32

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