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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.29, 196.79 and 85.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.29, 196.79 and 85.67 is: 128.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.29 : 196.79 = 85.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.29/196.79 = 85.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.29x = 196.79 × 85.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.29x = 16,859.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,859.00/131.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.41

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