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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.52, 196.83 and 90.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.52, 196.83 and 90.82 is: 135.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.52 : 196.83 = 90.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.52/196.83 = 90.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.52x = 196.83 × 90.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.52x = 17,876.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,876.35/131.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.92

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