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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.01, 196.37 and 90.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.01, 196.37 and 90.30 is: 135.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.01 : 196.37 = 90.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.01/196.37 = 90.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.01x = 196.37 × 90.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.01x = 17,732.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,732.21/131.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.35

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