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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.98, 182.10 and 99.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.98, 182.10 and 99.33 is: 137.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.98 : 182.10 = 99.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.98/182.10 = 99.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.98x = 182.10 × 99.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.98x = 18,087.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,087.12/131.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.05

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