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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.08, 196.26 and 85.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.08, 196.26 and 85.32 is: 127.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.08 : 196.26 = 85.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.08/196.26 = 85.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.08x = 196.26 × 85.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.08x = 16,744.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,744.90/131.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.75

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