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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.90, 197.64 and 91.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.90, 197.64 and 91.23 is: 136.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.90 : 197.64 = 91.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.90/197.64 = 91.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.90x = 197.64 × 91.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.90x = 18,029.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,029.96/131.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.70

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