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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.76, 196.11 and 85.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.76, 196.11 and 85.13 is: 127.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.76 : 196.11 = 85.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.76/196.11 = 85.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.76x = 196.11 × 85.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.76x = 16,694.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,694.84/130.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.68

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