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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.73, 196.08 and 85.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.73, 196.08 and 85.11 is: 127.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.73 : 196.08 = 85.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.73/196.08 = 85.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.73x = 196.08 × 85.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.73x = 16,688.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,688.37/130.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.66

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