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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.35, 196.91 and 85.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.35, 196.91 and 85.09 is: 127.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.35 : 196.91 = 85.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.35/196.91 = 85.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.35x = 196.91 × 85.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.35x = 16,755.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,755.07/131.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.56

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