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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.12, 196.40 and 85.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.12, 196.40 and 85.35 is: 127.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.12 : 196.40 = 85.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.12/196.40 = 85.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.12x = 196.40 × 85.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.12x = 16,762.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,762.74/131.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.84

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