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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.83, 196.17 and 85.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.83, 196.17 and 85.20 is: 127.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.83 : 196.17 = 85.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.83/196.17 = 85.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.83x = 196.17 × 85.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.83x = 16,713.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,713.68/130.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.75

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