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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.07, 196.35 and 85.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.07, 196.35 and 85.44 is: 127.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.07 : 196.35 = 85.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.07/196.35 = 85.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.07x = 196.35 × 85.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.07x = 16,776.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,776.14/131.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.99

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