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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.20, 196.45 and 85.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.20, 196.45 and 85.44 is: 127.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.20 : 196.45 = 85.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.20/196.45 = 85.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.20x = 196.45 × 85.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.20x = 16,783.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,783.28/131.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.92

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