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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.99, 181.91 and 99.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.99, 181.91 and 99.18 is: 136.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.99 : 181.91 = 99.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.99/181.91 = 99.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.99x = 181.91 × 99.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.99x = 18,041.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,041.83/131.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.70

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