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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.06, 196.31 and 85.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.06, 196.31 and 85.27 is: 127.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.06 : 196.31 = 85.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.06/196.31 = 85.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.06x = 196.31 × 85.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.06x = 16,739.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,739.35/131.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.72

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