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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.26, 196.45 and 90.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.26, 196.45 and 90.46 is: 135.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.26 : 196.45 = 90.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.26/196.45 = 90.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.26x = 196.45 × 90.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.26x = 17,770.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,770.87/131.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.39

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