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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.53, 197.06 and 90.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.53, 197.06 and 90.80 is: 136.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.53 : 197.06 = 90.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.53/197.06 = 90.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.53x = 197.06 × 90.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.53x = 17,893.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,893.77/131.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.05

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