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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.32, 196.94 and 90.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.32, 196.94 and 90.58 is: 135.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.32 : 196.94 = 90.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.32/196.94 = 90.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.32x = 196.94 × 90.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.32x = 17,838.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,838.83/131.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.84

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