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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.83, 197.64 and 91.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.83, 197.64 and 91.43 is: 137.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.83 : 197.64 = 91.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.83/197.64 = 91.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.83x = 197.64 × 91.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.83x = 18,069.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,069.98/131.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.07

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