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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.87, 196.17 and 90.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.87, 196.17 and 90.19 is: 135.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.87 : 196.17 = 90.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.87/196.17 = 90.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.87x = 196.17 × 90.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.87x = 17,692.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,692.57/130.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.19

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