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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.98, 182.19 and 88.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.98, 182.19 and 88.30 is: 121.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.98 : 182.19 = 88.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.98/182.19 = 88.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.98x = 182.19 × 88.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.98x = 16,087.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,087.61/131.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.89

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