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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.88, 196.43 and 85.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.88, 196.43 and 85.12 is: 127.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.88 : 196.43 = 85.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.88/196.43 = 85.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.88x = 196.43 × 85.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.88x = 16,719.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,719.20/130.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.74

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