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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.97, 181.86 and 99.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.97, 181.86 and 99.15 is: 136.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.97 : 181.86 = 99.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.97/181.86 = 99.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.97x = 181.86 × 99.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.97x = 18,031.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,031.42/131.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.63

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