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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.08, 684.13 and 131.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.08, 684.13 and 131.45 is: 197.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.08 : 684.13 = 131.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.08/684.13 = 131.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.08x = 684.13 × 131.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.08x = 89,928.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,928.89/456.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.18

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