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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.28, 196.53 and 85.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.28, 196.53 and 85.50 is: 128.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.28 : 196.53 = 85.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.28/196.53 = 85.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.28x = 196.53 × 85.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.28x = 16,803.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,803.32/131.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.00

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