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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.75, 683.73 and 131.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.75, 683.73 and 131.12 is: 196.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.75 : 683.73 = 131.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.75/683.73 = 131.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.75x = 683.73 × 131.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.75x = 89,650.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,650.68/455.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.71

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