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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.92, 197.94 and 99.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.92, 197.94 and 99.88 is: 149.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.92 : 197.94 = 99.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.92/197.94 = 99.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.92x = 197.94 × 99.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.92x = 19,770.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,770.25/131.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.87

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