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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.64, 197.40 and 90.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.64, 197.40 and 90.96 is: 136.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.64 : 197.40 = 90.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.64/197.40 = 90.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.64x = 197.40 × 90.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.64x = 17,955.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,955.50/131.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.40

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