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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.86, 197.88 and 91.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.86, 197.88 and 91.21 is: 136.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.86 : 197.88 = 91.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.86/197.88 = 91.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.86x = 197.88 × 91.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.86x = 18,048.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,048.18/131.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.87

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