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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.03, 684.16 and 131.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.03, 684.16 and 131.39 is: 197.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.03 : 684.16 = 131.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.03/684.16 = 131.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.03x = 684.16 × 131.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.03x = 89,893.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,893.16/456.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.12

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