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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.31, 196.99 and 91.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.31, 196.99 and 91.91 is: 137.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.31 : 196.99 = 91.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.31/196.99 = 91.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.31x = 196.99 × 91.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.31x = 18,105.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,105.35/131.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.88

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