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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.33, 197.02 and 90.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.33, 197.02 and 90.67 is: 136.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.33 : 197.02 = 90.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.33/197.02 = 90.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.33x = 197.02 × 90.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.33x = 17,863.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,863.67/131.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.02

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