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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.88, 197.93 and 91.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.88, 197.93 and 91.59 is: 137.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.88 : 197.93 = 91.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.88/197.93 = 91.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.88x = 197.93 × 91.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.88x = 18,128.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,128.41/131.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.46

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