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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.71, 197.79 and 90.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.71, 197.79 and 90.71 is: 136.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.71 : 197.79 = 90.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.71/197.79 = 90.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.71x = 197.79 × 90.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.71x = 17,940.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,940.54/131.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.22

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