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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.62, 197.35 and 91.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.62, 197.35 and 91.06 is: 136.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.62 : 197.35 = 91.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.62/197.35 = 91.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.62x = 197.35 × 91.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.62x = 17,970.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,970.69/131.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.53

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