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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.36, 197.13 and 90.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.36, 197.13 and 90.86 is: 136.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.36 : 197.13 = 90.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.36/197.13 = 90.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.36x = 197.13 × 90.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.36x = 17,910.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,910.25/131.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.35

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