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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.91, 196.28 and 85.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.91, 196.28 and 85.58 is: 128.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.91 : 196.28 = 85.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.91/196.28 = 85.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.91x = 196.28 × 85.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.91x = 16,796.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,796.23/130.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.31

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