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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.26, 196.48 and 85.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.26, 196.48 and 85.51 is: 128.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.26 : 196.48 = 85.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.26/196.48 = 85.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.26x = 196.48 × 85.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.26x = 16,801.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,801.00/131.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.00

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