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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.37, 196.94 and 90.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.37, 196.94 and 90.66 is: 135.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.37 : 196.94 = 90.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.37/196.94 = 90.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.37x = 196.94 × 90.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.37x = 17,854.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,854.13/131.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.91

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