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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.64, 196.06 and 85.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.64, 196.06 and 85.08 is: 127.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.64 : 196.06 = 85.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.64/196.06 = 85.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.64x = 196.06 × 85.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.64x = 16,680.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,680.78/130.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.69

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