Prove that $x^4 + 131 = 3y^4$ has no integer solution

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So I came across this problem in a book. I figured a few steps out but I am not sure if it is correct.

x4 + 131 = 3y4
x4 + 2 = 3y4 - 129
x4 + 2 = 3(y4 - 43)
x4 + 2 ≡ 0 (mod 3)
x4 ≡ 1 (mod 3)

Let x4 = 3k + 1,
y4 = k + 44

I have no idea what to do next, or how to find a contradiction.