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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.44, 196.74 and 85.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.44, 196.74 and 85.63 is: 128.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.44 : 196.74 = 85.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.44/196.74 = 85.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.44x = 196.74 × 85.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.44x = 16,846.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,846.85/131.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.17

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