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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.49, 197.31 and 90.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.49, 197.31 and 90.83 is: 136.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.49 : 197.31 = 90.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.49/197.31 = 90.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.49x = 197.31 × 90.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.49x = 17,921.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,921.67/131.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.30

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