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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.87, 197.41 and 90.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.87, 197.41 and 90.65 is: 135.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.87 : 197.41 = 90.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.87/197.41 = 90.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.87x = 197.41 × 90.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.87x = 17,895.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,895.22/131.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.70

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