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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.13, 196.14 and 90.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.13, 196.14 and 90.42 is: 135.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.13 : 196.14 = 90.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.13/196.14 = 90.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.13x = 196.14 × 90.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.13x = 17,734.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,734.98/131.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.25

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