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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.94, 198.18 and 97.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.94, 198.18 and 97.92 is: 147.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.94 : 198.18 = 97.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.94/198.18 = 97.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.94x = 198.18 × 97.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.94x = 19,405.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,405.79/131.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.08

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