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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.41, 196.57 and 90.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.41, 196.57 and 90.71 is: 135.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.41 : 196.57 = 90.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.41/196.57 = 90.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.41x = 196.57 × 90.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.41x = 17,830.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,830.86/131.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.69

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