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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.92, 181.82 and 99.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.92, 181.82 and 99.12 is: 136.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.92 : 181.82 = 99.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.92/181.82 = 99.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.92x = 181.82 × 99.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.92x = 18,022.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,022.00/131.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.61

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