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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.25, 196.68 and 90.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.25, 196.68 and 90.34 is: 135.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.25 : 196.68 = 90.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.25/196.68 = 90.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.25x = 196.68 × 90.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.25x = 17,768.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,768.07/131.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.38

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