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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.63, 195.91 and 90.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.63, 195.91 and 90.31 is: 135.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.63 : 195.91 = 90.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.63/195.91 = 90.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.63x = 195.91 × 90.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.63x = 17,692.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,692.18/130.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.44

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