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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.69, 196.78 and 90.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.69, 196.78 and 90.79 is: 135.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.69 : 196.78 = 90.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.69/196.78 = 90.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.69x = 196.78 × 90.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.69x = 17,865.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,865.11/131.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.66

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