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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.72, 683.62 and 131.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.72, 683.62 and 131.06 is: 196.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.72 : 683.62 = 131.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.72/683.62 = 131.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.72x = 683.62 × 131.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.72x = 89,596.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,596.62/455.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.61

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