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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.92, 198.36 and 91.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.92, 198.36 and 91.60 is: 137.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.92 : 198.36 = 91.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.92/198.36 = 91.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.92x = 198.36 × 91.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.92x = 18,169.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,169.78/131.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.73

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