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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.05, 684.02 and 131.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.05, 684.02 and 131.45 is: 197.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.05 : 684.02 = 131.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.05/684.02 = 131.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.05x = 684.02 × 131.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.05x = 89,910.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,910.35/456.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.15

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