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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.85, 197.43 and 91.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.85, 197.43 and 91.14 is: 136.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.85 : 197.43 = 91.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.85/197.43 = 91.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.85x = 197.43 × 91.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.85x = 17,993.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,993.77/131.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.47

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