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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.27, 196.83 and 90.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.27, 196.83 and 90.77 is: 136.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.27 : 196.83 = 90.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.27/196.83 = 90.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.27x = 196.83 × 90.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.27x = 17,865.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,865.27/131.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.10

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