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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.93, 182.11 and 99.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.93, 182.11 and 99.27 is: 137.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.93 : 182.11 = 99.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.93/182.11 = 99.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.93x = 182.11 × 99.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.93x = 18,078.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,078.23/131.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.03

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