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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.99, 198.06 and 91.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.99, 198.06 and 91.33 is: 137.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.99 : 198.06 = 91.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.99/198.06 = 91.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.99x = 198.06 × 91.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.99x = 18,088.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,088.82/131.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.05

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