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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.43, 197.18 and 90.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.43, 197.18 and 90.81 is: 136.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.43 : 197.18 = 90.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.43/197.18 = 90.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.43x = 197.18 × 90.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.43x = 17,906.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,906.64/131.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.25

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